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Pershing Elementary School

1104 N Tyler
Lexington, NE 68850
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 317 students in grades 4-5, Pershing Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pershing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pershing Elementary School's student population of 317 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
317 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pershing Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pershing Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#835 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pershing Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pershing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pershing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pershing Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pershing Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
69%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pershing Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
7%
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White
11%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pershing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Pershing Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pershing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pershing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pershing Elementary School's ranking?
Pershing Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Pershing Elementary School?
317 students attend Pershing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pershing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing Elementary School?
Pershing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pershing Elementary School offer ?
Pershing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Pershing Elementary School part of?
Pershing Elementary School is part of Lexington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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