One of four public elementary schools in University City, Missouri, Pershing Elementary places a strong focus on social justice and the arts. The original school opened in 1920 and is named after John J. Pershing, a commander in World War I. The school is in the northeastern area of the city and educates over 250 kindergarten through fifth-grade students in the surrounding area.
Pershing has a robust performing arts program. Fourth and fifth-grade students can play stringed instruments while all students benefit from a rotation of teaching artists who collaborate with classroom teachers in six to eight-week residencies. Students interested in engineering receive hands-on learning in science and technology supported by in-school docents.
Since 2012, students have been learning in a state-of-the-art LEED facility with a library media center, kiln room and flexible learning spaces.
Pershing Elementary School hopes to help students exude excellence in every endeavor.
Pershing Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
6761 Bartmer Ave,
University City, MO
University City School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Herbert Buie
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
17%
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Math Proficiency
12%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
27
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Full Time Teachers
27
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
254:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
52.8%
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Male
47.2%
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Black
84.3%
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Hispanic
7%
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White
6.3%
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Two or more races
2.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/4/2020
We have all three of our daughters in this school. After touring all four UCity elementaries before moving to UCity, we chose Pershing because of its incredibly warm community and the obvious commitment of their staff and teachers. Test scores don't tell the whole story. I urge you to visit the scho...
5/31/2015
This is a great school. The teachers really care about their students. Their education comes first and the students are treated with respect. My third child just graduated from kdj there and I will put my son in there in 2016 fall.
4/13/2010
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$120K - $949K
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Average Home Value
$381,059
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Average Household Income
$108,682
% of College Grads
61.7%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,557 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Heman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Flynn Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Joseph W Mooney Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Lewis Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Millar Park
- Baseball/Softball
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- Picnic Area
Fogerty Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Janet Majerus Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kaufman Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Rabe Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Pershing Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in University City, MO, in the University City neighborhood, and is served by the University City School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 254 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Pershing Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $381,059. Discover additional schools in the area, like Normandy High School, University City High School, Clayton High School, and more. Learn more about what University City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pershing Elementary School.