Pershing Elem School
Regular School · Joliet, IL
Pershing Elem School is a regular school school in Joliet, Illinois, serving grades KG–05 with 621 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 19:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 432 | 70% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 17% |
| White | 60 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 621 | 337M / 284F |
English Language Learners: 120 (19% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=5% | 27.7% | 196 |
| Reading Proficiency | 3.0% -29.7pp | 32.7% | 212 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 621 | 100% |
Contact & Location
251 N Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: (815)725-0986
Other Schools in District
- A O Marshall Elem School Elementary
- Carl Sandburg Elementary Elementary
- Edna Keith Elem School Elementary
- Eisenhower Academy Elementary
- Farragut Elem School Elementary
- Forest Park Individual Ed School Elementary
- Isaac Singleton Elem Sch Elementary
- Lynne Thigpen Elem School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 60435) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
172058002340
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD