Enrollment
621
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joliet, IL
Pershing Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172058002340
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools.
- #13 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 621
- students enrolled
Pershing Elem School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elem School ranks #13 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058002340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pershing Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pershing Elem School
Pershing Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 621 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 29% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Joliet's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch (646 students): Pershing Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 14.1:1).
Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students) and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students) alongside Pershing Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pershing Elem School compares
Pershing Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 621 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172058002340
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
African American 17.2%
White 9.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Pershing Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.7%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Psd 86, which includes Pershing Elem School.
$17,920
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pershing Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hufford Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynne Thigpen Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Joliet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Standard public school
646 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Standard public school
635 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Standard public school
620 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Grand Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
494 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Pershing Elem School
How many students attend Pershing Elem School?
Pershing Elem School has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elem School is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Pershing Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Elem School?
Pershing Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pershing Elem School rank among elementary schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elem School ranks #13 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Joliet on the city page.
Is Pershing Elem School a good school?
Pershing Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Joliet Psd 86?
Besides Pershing Elem School, Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students), Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students), and Dirksen Junior High School (653 students). See the Joliet Psd 86 district page for the complete list.