Enrollment
494
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orangevale, CA
Pershing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005810
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Orangevale · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pershing Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Orangevale, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pershing Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pershing Elementary
Pershing Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Orangevale, California, enrolling 494 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 494 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Orangevale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Twin Lakes Elementary (494 students): Pershing Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.7:1 vs 27.4:1).
San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students) and Rio Americano High (1,891 students) alongside Pershing Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Pershing Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$15,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 7.5%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Pershing Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Juan Unified, which includes Pershing Elementary.
$15,338
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 54.0%
Federal 14.3%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Orangevale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Twin Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Oakview Community Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Trajan Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley River
Standard public school
297 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley Orchard
Standard public school
292 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pershing Elementary
How many students attend Pershing Elementary?
Pershing Elementary has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orangevale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pershing Elementary?
33.7% of students at Pershing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pershing Elementary is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Orangevale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Elementary?
Pershing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orangevale?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Orangevale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Orangevale on the city page.
Is Pershing Elementary a good school?
Pershing Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California 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 San Juan Unified?
Besides Pershing Elementary, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.
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