- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Milwaukee, WI
Pershing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551626002119
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 250
- students enrolled
Pershing Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626002119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Pershing Elementary grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+30.6%).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 551626002119 · West Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 20.8:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Nathan Hale High (1,134 students)
Pershing Elementary grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+30.6%). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Pershing Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nathan Hale Hi
Nathan Hale High
1,134 students
- Central High
Central High
961 students
- Frank Lloyd Wr
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate
902 students
- Jefferson Elem 393
Jefferson Elementary
393 students
- Horace Mann El 384
Horace Mann Elementary
384 students
- This school 250
Pershing Elementary
250 students
What this shows Pershing Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pershing Elementary compares
Pershing Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 93% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 24.8%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Pershing Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District reports $15,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pershing Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Larger | Similar 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
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pershing Elementary
How many students attend Pershing Elementary?
Pershing Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 44% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pershing Elementary?
74.4% of students at Pershing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pershing Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in West Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Elementary?
Pershing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Besides Pershing Elementary, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), Central High (961 students), and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.