Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Dallas ISD

John J Pershing Elementary

5715 Meaders Ln, Dallas, TX 75230 · (972) 794-8600

B
80 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 6 points from 2025Still a B, with a lower score than 2025 (86).
457students
15students per teacher
93.8%attendance
93rdof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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CAAABABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

John J Pershing Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 75

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 72

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of John J Pershing Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level73%
Meets grade level46%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level21%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

457students in 2024–25Up 5% from 434 the year before
15students per teacher31 full-time teachers
17.1average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
6.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,840average teacher base pay
91.9%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
77.7%English learners
12.9%in gifted & talented
18.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 82.7%African American 10.1%White 2.8%Two or More Races 2.4%Asian 0%

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CPreston Hollow ElementaryDallas ISD · 72 · 0.9 mi AGeorge B Dealey Montessori AcademyDallas ISD · 95 · 1.2 mi AArthur Kramer ElementaryDallas ISD · 90 · 1.8 mi AHyer ElementaryHighland Park ISD · 94 · 2.0 mi BPrestonwood Montessori at E D WalkerDallas ISD · 83 · 2.2 mi AWalnut Hill International Leadership AcademyDallas ISD · 90 · 2.2 mi PPreston Hollow Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 0.5 mi PThe Winston SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 0.6 mi PGrace Academy of DallasPrivate · PK–6 · 1.2 mi
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Questions about John J Pershing Elementary

What is John J Pershing Elementary’s TEA rating?

John J Pershing Elementary earned a B (80 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (86) in 2025.

What grades does John J Pershing Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 5715 Meaders Ln in Dallas.

How many students go to John J Pershing Elementary?

457 students in 2024–25, up 5% from 434 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does John J Pershing Elementary compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 93rd of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 8 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to John J Pershing Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.