Excellent
#216 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 10% in state
Pershing Elem.
Elementary School · ST. JOSEPH
2610 BLACKWELL RD, St. Joseph, MO 64505
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#216 of 2,221
In St. Joseph
#3 of 22
public schools
In district
#3 of 20
ST. JOSEPH
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Pershing Elem.
Elementary School in St. Joseph · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Pershing Elem.
Pershing Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Joseph, MO, part of ST. JOSEPH.
Pershing Elem. serves approximately 283 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Pershing Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Pershing Elem. show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Pershing Elem. — Students at Pershing Elem. score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 42 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Pershing Elem. Compares
See how Pershing Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2610 BLACKWELL RD, St. Joseph, MO 64505
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pershing Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EDISON ELEM. (rated 8.6/10, 3.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is FIELD ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, JOHN GLENN ELEM. (rated 8.2/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in St. Joseph, see our St. Joseph schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ROBIDOUX MIDDLE St. Joseph | 1.0 mi | 3.4 |
| FIELD ELEM. St. Joseph | 1.5 mi | 8.5 |
| JOHN GLENN ELEM. St. Joseph | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| LINDBERGH ELEM. St. Joseph | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| COLEMAN ELEM. St. Joseph | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| LAFAYETTE HIGH St. Joseph | 2.5 mi | 5.1 |
| BODE MIDDLE St. Joseph | 2.7 mi | 4.0 |
| BISHOP LEBLOND St. Joseph | 2.7 mi | 9.1 |
| BISHOP LEBLOND HIGH SCHOOL St. Joseph | 2.7 mi | 7.8 |
| EDISON ELEM. St. Joseph | 3.0 mi | 8.6 |
| OF ST. JOSEPH St. Joseph | 3.1 mi | 7.2 |
| CENTRAL HIGH St. Joseph | 3.3 mi | 5.7 |
| OAK GROVE ELEM St. Joseph | 2.7 mi | 7.1 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Joseph | 3.3 mi | 4.8 |
| TRUMAN MIDDLE St. Joseph | 3.8 mi | 3.1 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL St. Joseph | 3.9 mi | 6.6 |
| ST JOSEPH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL St. Joseph | 3.4 mi | 6.2 |
| PARKWAY ELEM. St. Joseph | 4.3 mi | 6.3 |
| CARDEN PARK ELEM St. Joseph | 4.4 mi | 7.2 |
| HOSANNA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL St. Joseph | 4.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64505 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,741
Median Home Value
$186,000
Median Rent
$976/mo
Population
13,875
College Educated
27.5%
Homeownership
71.4%
Avg Commute
16.7 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Median Age
41.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BUDER ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 8.3 |
| FAIR PLAY ELEM. Fair Play, MO | 8.3 |
| FORDLAND ELEM. Fordland, MO | 8.3 |
| HOWELL VALLEY ELEM. West Plains, MO | 8.3 |
| KELSO ELEM. Benton, MO | 8.3 |
| MARIONVILLE ELEM Marionville, MO | 8.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pershing Elem.
What grades does Pershing Elem. serve?
Pershing Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pershing Elem.?
Pershing Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elem. is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pershing Elem. rank in MO?
Pershing Elem. ranks #216 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Pershing Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pershing Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pershing Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pershing Elem. has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pershing Elem. a charter school?
No, Pershing Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pershing Elem. a Title I school?
No, Pershing Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pershing Elem.?
100.0% of students at Pershing Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buchanan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (816) 671-4320
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District
ST. JOSEPH- District Enrollment
- 10,477
- Schools in District
- 25
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,067
- District Rank
- #3 of 20
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