Pershing Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 75%).
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
66%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
30%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% WY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% WY state average).
How many students attend Pershing Elementary School?
232 students attend Pershing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pershing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Pershing Elementary School offer ?
Pershing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pershing Elementary School part of?
Pershing Elementary School is part of Carbon County School District #1.
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