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#660 of 967 schools in NE
Pershing Elementary School
Elementary School · Lexington Public Schools · Lexington, NE
A Lexington Public Schools elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1104 N TYLER PO BOX 840, Lexington, NE 68850
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pershing Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pershing Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,482/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,269
Median home value
$156,700
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 386 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lexington Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pershing Elementary School is listed in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pershing Elementary School
Pershing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, NE, part of Lexington Public Schools, serving approximately 305 students in grades 4th-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pershing Elementary School
What grades does Pershing Elementary School serve?
Pershing Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Pershing Elementary School?
Pershing Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pershing Elementary School rank in NE?
Pershing Elementary School ranks #660 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Pershing Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pershing Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pershing Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pershing Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pershing Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pershing Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pershing Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pershing Elementary School?
83.0% of students at Pershing Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dawson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (308) 324-3765
- Area population (ZIP 68850)
- 12,394
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68850; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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