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Pershing Elementary School

2610 BLACKWELL RD, ST JOSEPH, MO 64505

Ranked 101 of 143 in Missouri

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Pershing Elementary School

2610 BLACKWELL RD, ST JOSEPH, MO 64505

About Pershing Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 47% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
283
Total Students
$52786
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 75.3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 8.6%
Black 4.9%
Two+ Races 10.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
75.3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
4.9%
Two+ Races
10.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 283
46.8%
132 Female
53.2%
151 Male

Student Population

283 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

289 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Pershing Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2610 BLACKWELL RD, ST JOSEPH, MO 64505

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Phone

(816) 671-4320

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The latest news of Pershing Elementary School started fourth-grade teacher at the school won the Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year award . This award shows how dedicated she is to her students, how much her coworkers support her, and how involved she is in her community. At a surprise event, school and district leaders celebrated the win, saying that it shows how strong the school's teaching culture is and how it helps students learn. The award also brings more attention to Pershing's dedication to growth, learning, and honouring great teachers.School and district leaders say the improvements are meant to make the building safer for students, make traffic flow better and make it easier for families to get there

FAQ

Q1: What kinds of activities are available outside of school at Pershing Elementary?

Ans. Students can join clubs, play sports, do art, and more.

Q2. Does Pershing Elementary help students who need extra help?

Ans. Yes, the school gives each student with special needs their own help and resources.

Q3: Are there programs for kids after school?

Ans. Yes, Pershing Elementary has after-school programs like tutoring, fun activities, and supervised care.

Q4: What can parents do to help out at Pershing Elementary?

Ans. Parents can help out, go to school events, or join the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).

Q5. What kind of technology do students use to learn?

Ans. Classrooms have computers, tablets, and interactive smart boards to help with lessons.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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