Pierson Elementary School

Summary:

Pierson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 490 students in grades PK-5 in Pierson, Florida, which is part of the Volusia school district. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Pierson Elementary's academic performance has declined over the years, with only 29% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52% in the district and 55% statewide. The school's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.5% to 29.6%, are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Pierson Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.69% to 80.41%, indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students. Despite the higher per-student spending at Pierson Elementary, the academic performance does not reflect the additional resources.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Woodward Avenue Elementary, Edith I. Starke Elementary, and Blue Lake Elementary, have similar demographic profiles but perform better academically. This suggests that Pierson Elementary may be facing unique challenges that are not being addressed effectively, and addressing the underlying issues of attendance and socioeconomic status could be crucial for improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1 W 1st Ave
       Pierson, FL  32180


(386) 749-6704

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
1650th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,571 Help


Students who attend Pierson Elementary School usually attend:

High:    T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.1%
White:
42.9%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pierson Elementary School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 37th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.1%), White (42.9%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pierson Elementary School is 15.6. 35 elementary schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Pierson Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pierson Elementary School is $12,571, which is the 5th highest among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pierson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pierson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.64 1277th 1688 24.3%
2007 27.35 1367th 1786 23.5%
2008 42.73 1089th 1789 39.1%
2009 37.85 1242nd 1847 32.8%
2010 44.46 1149th 1919 40.1%
2011 30.59 1486th 1985 25.1%
2012 30.28 1438th 1984 27.5%
2013 31.46 1445th 2029 28.8%
2014 52.18 984th 2064 52.3%
2016 49.38 1053rd 2087 49.5%
2017 33.92 1399th 2112 33.8%
2018 31.46 1486th 2118 29.8%
2019 34.31 1481st 2182 32.1%
2021 44.39 1204th 2247 46.4%
2022 31.65 1528th 2219 31.1%
2023 40.98 1307th 2240 41.7%
2024 28.97 1650th 2256 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pierson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 220 43 4 111 2 n/a n/a 0 380
1989 231 43 3 169 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1990 246 42 1 214 4 n/a n/a 0 507
1991 265 45 0 248 3 n/a n/a 0 561
1992 260 30 0 262 2 n/a n/a 0 554
1993 245 27 0 279 2 n/a n/a 0 553
1994 231 29 1 290 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1995 209 28 2 244 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 209 28 2 244 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 195 27 1 249 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 194 25 1 270 1 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 174 19 1 298 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2000 157 18 1 288 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 117 20 1 290 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2002 119 19 1 342 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 119 19 1 342 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 120 14 1 314 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 123 9 1 319 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2006 130 9 1 322 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2007 119 9 1 352 0 n/a n/a 7 488
2008 133 12 0 343 0 n/a n/a 5 493
2009 137 29 0 400 2 n/a n/a 8 576
2010 148 23 0 405 2 n/a n/a 7 585
2011 124 17 0 394 1 0 3 0 539
2012 139 19 0 417 1 0 2 0 578
2013 145 22 0 390 0 0 2 0 559
2014 130 27 0 399 0 0 4 0 560
2015 146 22 0 403 0 0 2 0 573
2016 165 19 1 391 0 0 1 0 577
2017 173 25 2 375 0 0 2 0 577
2018 181 27 2 345 0 0 4 0 559
2019 184 23 2 323 0 0 5 0 537
2020 196 14 1 305 0 0 8 0 524
2021 172 13 0 286 1 0 4 0 476
2022 186 9 0 285 1 0 4 0 485
2023 194 6 0 282 0 0 8 0 490
2024 228 3 0 293 0 0 8 0 532

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pierson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 23.0 16.5 53.2
1989 448 28.0 16.0 57.6
1990 507 32.0 15.8 60
1991 561 34.0 16.5 63.6
1992 554 37.0 14.9 60.3
1993 553 36.0 15.4 62.4
1994 551 37.0 14.9 67.3
1995 483 36.0 13.4 68.3
1996 483 36.0 13.4 68.3
1997 472 35.0 13.5 72.7
1998 491 35.0 14.0 75.8
1999 493 37.0 13.3 80.9
2000 465 38.0 12.2 83
2001 429 36.0 11.9 87.4
2002 481 42.0 11.5 86.3
2003 481 42.0 11.5 86.3
2004 449 38.0 11.8 85.7
2005 452 39.0 11.6 83.6
2006 462 43.0 10.7 80.5
2007 488 43.0 11.3 81.1
2008 493 45.5 10.8 80.7
2009 576 55.4 11.5 84.5
2010 585 45.5 12.8 83
2011 539 43.0 12.5 87.6
2012 578 45.0 12.8 87.9
2013 559 44.0 12.7 85.3
2014 560 46.0 12.1 85.4
2015 573 46.0 12.4 85.5
2016 577 50.0 11.5 86.8
2017 577 46.0 12.5 87.7
2018 559 44.0 12.7 86.8
2019 537 36.0 14.9 84.9
2020 524 43.0 12.1 80.3
2021 476 39.0 12.2 72.7
2022 485 36.0 13.4 80.4
2023 490 35.8 13.6 76.7
2024 532 34.0 15.6 78.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pierson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 23.0 16.5 53.2
1989 448 28.0 16.0 57.6
1990 507 32.0 15.8 60
1991 561 34.0 16.5 63.6
1992 554 37.0 14.9 60.3
1993 553 36.0 15.4 62.4
1994 551 37.0 14.9 67.3
1995 483 36.0 13.4 68.3
1996 483 36.0 13.4 68.3
1997 472 35.0 13.5 72.7
1998 491 35.0 14.0 75.8
1999 493 37.0 13.3 80.9
2000 465 38.0 12.2 83
2001 429 36.0 11.9 87.4
2002 481 42.0 11.5 86.3
2003 481 42.0 11.5 86.3
2004 449 38.0 11.8 85.7
2005 452 39.0 11.6 83.6
2006 462 43.0 10.7 80.5
2007 488 43.0 11.3 81.1
2008 493 45.5 10.8 80.7
2009 576 55.4 11.5 84.5
2010 585 45.5 12.8 83
2011 539 43.0 12.5 87.6
2012 578 45.0 12.8 87.9
2013 559 44.0 12.7 85.3
2014 560 46.0 12.1 85.4
2015 573 46.0 12.4 85.5
2016 577 50.0 11.5 86.8
2017 577 46.0 12.5 87.7
2018 559 44.0 12.7 86.8
2019 537 36.0 14.9 84.9
2020 524 43.0 12.1 80.3
2021 476 39.0 12.2 72.7
2022 485 36.0 13.4 80.4
2023 490 35.8 13.6 76.7
2024 532 34.0 15.6 78.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pierson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $811 (8.4%) $8,821 (91.6%) $9,632
2019 $828 (8.8%) $8,548 (91.2%) $9,376
2020 $809 (8.3%) $8,944 (91.7%) $9,754
2021 $791 (7.9%) $9,283 (92.1%) $10,074
2022 $1,644 (15.0%) $9,321 (85.0%) $10,964
2023 $2,296 (18.3%) $10,276 (81.7%) $12,571

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1481st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1307th of 2240 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pierson Elementary School)5038
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5851
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pierson Elementary School)6236
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pierson Elementary School)3242
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5453
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pierson Elementary School)6951
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5958
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pierson Elementary School)3345
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5454
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pierson Elementary School)5136
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Pierson Elementary School)4156
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Volusia)5661
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students537490
 8.8%
African American236
 73.9%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic323282
 12.7%
Pacific Islander00
White184194
 5.4%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.9%76.7%
 8.2%


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Pierson Elementary School ranks 1650th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Pierson Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 43% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 532 students attended Pierson Elementary School.

Students who attend Pierson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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