John J. Pershing Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Madera, California 93638 · Madera Unified
#4004 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#42833 of 50,301 nationally
About John J. Pershing Elementary
John J. Pershing Elementary is a public elementary located in Madera, in the Madera Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 788 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4004th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (37th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 788.
There are 35 schools in Madera; John J. Pershing Elementary ranks 16th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John J. Pershing Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John J. Pershing Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James Monroe Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
624 students · 845 m away
Jack G. Desmond Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
838 students · 1.6 km away
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy
Madera · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
75 students · 1.8 km away
Millview Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
594 students · 1.8 km away
Nishimoto Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
704 students · 1.8 km away
Liberty Charter
Madera · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
704 students · 2.0 km away
Sherman Thomas Charter
Madera · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
233 students · 2.0 km away
Sherman Thomas Charter High
Madera · Charter high · Grades 9–12
69 students · 2.1 km away
George Washington Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
578 students · 2.2 km away
Matilda Torres High
Madera · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,017 students · 2.4 km away
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Apricot Valley Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is John J. Pershing Elementary a good school?
John J. Pershing Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 23.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4004 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John J. Pershing Elementary rank in California?
John J. Pershing Elementary ranks #4004 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #42833 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John J. Pershing Elementary?
John J. Pershing Elementary had 788 students in 2025.
Is John J. Pershing Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
John J. Pershing Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John J. Pershing Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John J. Pershing Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.