Pershing Elem. vs Pittman Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pershing Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
142 students
Pittman Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | Pershing Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Pittman Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 1,159 | #912 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #34120 of 50,301 | #36618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 142 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 33.0).
- •Pershing Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Pershing Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 60.9%).
- •Pittman Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Pittman Elem. is the larger school with 235 students compared with 142.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pershing Elem. better than Pittman Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Elem. ranks higher (36.8 vs 33.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pershing Elem. and Pittman Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Elem.: 142. Pittman Elem.: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Elem. and Pittman Elem. rank in Missouri?
Pershing Elem. is 854th of 1,159 and Pittman Elem. is 912th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).