- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, NE
Pershing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317281001134
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pershing Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Lexington, NE.
School address
District: Lexington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317281001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Pershing Elementary School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 317281001134 · Lexington, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 13:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (915 students)
Pershing Elementary School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Pershing Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
915 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle School
672 students
- Bryan Elementa
Bryan Elementary School
385 students
- Sandoz Element 358
Sandoz Elementary School
358 students
- Morton Element 321
Morton Elementary School
321 students
- This school 312
Pershing Elementary School
312 students
What this shows Pershing Elementary School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pershing Elementary School compares
Pershing Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 131% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%
African American 14.1%
White 7.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Pershing Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington Public Schools reports $14,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pershing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandoz Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pershing Elementary School
How many students attend Pershing Elementary School?
Pershing Elementary School has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elementary School is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pershing Elementary School?
71.3% of students at Pershing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pershing Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Lexington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Elementary School?
Pershing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pershing Elementary School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Lexington, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington Public Schools?
Besides Pershing Elementary School, Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington High School (915 students), Lexington Middle School (672 students), and Bryan Elementary School (385 students). See the Lexington Public Schools district page for the complete list.