Pearson Elementary School

Summary:

Pearson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Pearson, Georgia, with 644 students. It is part of the Atkinson County School District, which is ranked 39 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Pearson Elementary's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally below the state and county averages, particularly in English Language Arts, with only 34.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 38.4% statewide. However, the school performs better in Mathematics, with 53.3% of 4th graders proficient or better, exceeding the state average of 48.1%. Pearson Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 86% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. The school spends more per student than the state average, ranging from $8,903 to $10,522 per student, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 14.2 in recent years.

Pearson Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby Willacoochee Elementary School, also in the Atkinson County district. However, Pearson lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Coffee County district, such as Indian Creek Elementary, which has significantly better test scores and a higher statewide ranking. The school's high poverty rate and additional resources spent per student suggest a focus on supporting its economically disadvantaged student population, and continued efforts to improve academic outcomes, particularly in ELA, could help Pearson Elementary better serve its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 563 King St N
       Pearson, GA  31642


(912) 422-3882

District: Atkinson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
470th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Pearson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Atkinson County Middle School
High:    Atkinson County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.3%
White:
38.8%
African American:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.9% Help


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Compare Details Pearson Elementary School ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.95. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Atkinson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Atkinson County 39th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pearson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.76 537th 1101 51.2%
2007 47.04 693rd 1125 38.4%
2008 38.08 782nd 1134 31.0%
2009 43.37 736th 1133 35.0%
2010 58.90 548th 1183 53.7%
2011 63.01 524th 1212 56.8%
2012 73.22 319th 1201 73.4%
2013 62.73 536th 1225 56.2%
2014 71.72 371st 1231 69.9%
2015 56.26 494th 1240 60.2%
2016 49.85 569th 1233 53.9%
2017 43.93 644th 1205 46.6%
2018 46.42 611th 1209 49.5%
2019 47.02 626th 1234 49.3%
2021 38.51 697th 1214 42.6%
2022 51.92 544th 1244 56.3%
2023 59.40 451st 1242 63.7%
2024 57.95 470th 1248 62.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pearson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 393 393
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 654 654
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 639 639
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 637 637
1994 427 176 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1995 473 182 0 84 1 n/a n/a 0 740
1996 473 182 0 84 1 n/a n/a 0 740
1997 468 193 0 110 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1998 430 174 0 127 1 n/a n/a 0 732
1999 436 182 0 155 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2000 414 173 0 157 2 n/a n/a 0 746
2001 414 168 0 196 1 n/a n/a 0 779
2002 422 139 0 270 0 n/a n/a 0 831
2003 422 139 0 270 0 n/a n/a 0 831
2004 432 138 3 294 0 n/a n/a 0 867
2005 402 131 3 305 0 n/a n/a 26 867
2006 406 151 2 317 0 n/a n/a 25 901
2007 381 135 0 351 1 n/a n/a 26 894
2008 372 139 1 345 2 n/a n/a 32 891
2009 362 121 2 342 1 n/a n/a 48 876
2010 391 125 0 297 0 0 14 0 827
2011 278 95 0 265 1 0 13 0 652
2012 299 89 0 284 1 0 16 0 689
2013 282 107 0 276 1 0 10 0 676
2014 288 95 0 255 1 0 13 0 652
2015 281 87 0 276 1 1 13 0 659
2016 271 92 0 292 1 0 13 0 669
2017 284 85 0 308 0 0 12 0 689
2018 273 91 0 291 0 0 15 0 670
2019 259 94 1 290 0 0 13 0 657
2020 256 84 1 303 0 0 15 0 659
2021 261 75 1 293 0 0 10 0 640
2022 251 73 2 292 0 0 9 0 627
2023 250 68 3 311 0 0 12 0 644

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 Pearson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 393 26.0 15.1 52.4
1991 654 43.0 15.2 59.5
1992 639 42.0 15.2 73.1
1993 637 41.0 15.5 81.8
1994 638 46.0 13.9 80.4
1995 740 41.0 18.0 85.3
1996 740 41.0 18.0 85.3
1997 771 41.0 18.8 85
1998 732 42.0 17.4 90
1999 774 42.0 18.4 89.5
2000 746 45.3 16.5 90.3
2001 779 44.6 17.5 88.4
2002 831 49.5 16.8 84.4
2003 831 49.5 16.8 84.4
2004 867 48.8 17.8 84.2
2005 867 49.7 17.4 87.6
2006 901 50.7 17.8 86.9
2007 894 54.4 16.4 83.2
2008 891 55.2 16.1 87.7
2009 876 55.7 15.7 89
2010 827 53.7 15.4 84.2
2011 652 44.9 14.5 84.4
2012 689 44.5 15.4 85.9
2013 676 43.5 15.5 85.9
2014 652 45.0 14.4 85.9
2015 659 45.0 14.6 85.9
2016 669 44.0 15.2 93.7
2017 689 44.0 15.6 87.5
2018 670 43.5 15.4 96.7
2019 657 42.2 15.5 83.7
2020 659 45.4 14.5 85.6
2021 640 45.0 14.2 86.1
2022 627 48.4 12.9 n/a
2023 644 47.8 13.4 85.9

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 Pearson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 393 26.0 15.1 52.4
1991 654 43.0 15.2 59.5
1992 639 42.0 15.2 73.1
1993 637 41.0 15.5 81.8
1994 638 46.0 13.9 80.4
1995 740 41.0 18.0 85.3
1996 740 41.0 18.0 85.3
1997 771 41.0 18.8 85
1998 732 42.0 17.4 90
1999 774 42.0 18.4 89.5
2000 746 45.3 16.5 90.3
2001 779 44.6 17.5 88.4
2002 831 49.5 16.8 84.4
2003 831 49.5 16.8 84.4
2004 867 48.8 17.8 84.2
2005 867 49.7 17.4 87.6
2006 901 50.7 17.8 86.9
2007 894 54.4 16.4 83.2
2008 891 55.2 16.1 87.7
2009 876 55.7 15.7 89
2010 827 53.7 15.4 84.2
2011 652 44.9 14.5 84.4
2012 689 44.5 15.4 85.9
2013 676 43.5 15.5 85.9
2014 652 45.0 14.4 85.9
2015 659 45.0 14.6 85.9
2016 669 44.0 15.2 93.7
2017 689 44.0 15.6 87.5
2018 670 43.5 15.4 96.7
2019 657 42.2 15.5 83.7
2020 659 45.4 14.5 85.6
2021 640 45.0 14.2 86.1
2022 627 48.4 12.9 n/a
2023 644 47.8 13.4 85.9

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 Pearson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $793 (8.9%) $8,110 (91.1%) $8,903
2018 $1,116 (11.4%) $8,649 (88.6%) $9,765
2019 $1,232 (11.7%) $9,290 (88.3%) $10,522

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 626th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 451st of 1242 Elementary schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pearson Elementary School)42.440.9
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)43.839.5
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearson Elementary School)43.450
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)48.847.1
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pearson Elementary School)37.837.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)42.540
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pearson Elementary School)5044.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)52.851.8
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pearson Elementary School)37.945.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)40.246.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pearson Elementary School)37.932.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)36.935.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Pearson Elementary School)31.648.1
 16.5%
   5th Grade Science (Atkinson County)32.846.5
 13.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students657644
 2%
African American9468
 27.7%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic290311
 7.2%
Pacific Islander00
White259250
 3.5%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.7%85.9%
 2.2%


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Pearson Elementary School ranks 470th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended Pearson Elementary School.

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

Middle : Atkinson County Middle School
High : Atkinson County High School

Students at Pearson Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 39% White, 11% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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

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