Enrollment
312
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+131% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pershing Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pershing Elementary School
Pershing Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lexington, Nebraska, enrolling 312 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 71.3% of students qualify for free meals, 131% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 312 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lexington Public Schools spends $13,927 per pupil, 21% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington High School (915 students) and Lexington Middle School (672 students) alongside Pershing Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Pershing Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington Public Schools, which includes Pershing Elementary School.
$13,927
Per student
-21%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 56.9%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pershing Elementary School a good school?
Pershing Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 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.
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