Pearson Elementary School

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

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:
470^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,522

Students who attend Pearson Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 621

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.2%

White:

41.2%

African American:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pearson Elementary School ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.2%), White (41.2%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearson Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Pearson Elementary School employs 43.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearson Elementary School is $10,522.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Atkinson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Atkinson County 39^th 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
2006	57.76	537^th	1101	51.2%
2007	47.04	693^rd	1125	38.4%
2008	38.08	782^nd	1134	31.0%
2009	43.37	736^th	1133	35.0%
2010	58.90	548^th	1183	53.7%
2011	63.01	524^th	1212	56.8%
2012	73.22	319^th	1201	73.4%
2013	62.73	536^th	1225	56.2%
2014	71.72	371^st	1231	69.9%
2015	56.26	494^th	1240	60.2%
2016	49.85	569^th	1233	53.9%
2017	43.93	644^th	1205	46.6%
2018	46.42	611^th	1209	49.5%
2019	47.02	626^th	1234	49.3%
2021	38.51	697^th	1214	42.6%
2022	51.92	544^th	1244	56.3%
2023	59.40	451^st	1242	63.7%
2024	57.95	470^th	1248	62.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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
2024	256	55	3	293	0	0	14	0	621

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
2024	621	43.8	14.1	85.8

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
2024	621	43.8	14.1	85.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pearson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 626^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 451^st 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)	42.4	40.9	1.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)	43.8	39.5	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearson Elementary School)	43.4	50	6.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)	48.8	47.1	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pearson Elementary School)	37.8	37.3	0.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)	42.5	40	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pearson Elementary School)	50	44.6	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)	52.8	51.8	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pearson Elementary School)	37.9	45.7	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)	40.2	46.5	6.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pearson Elementary School)	37.9	32.1	5.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)	36.9	35.4	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Pearson Elementary School)	31.6	48.1	16.5%
5th Grade Science (Atkinson County)	32.8	46.5	13.7%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	657	644	2%
African American	94	68	27.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	290	311	7.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	259	250	3.5%
Two or More Races	13	12	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.7%	85.9%	2.2%

Schools Near Pearson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pearson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	563 King St N	Pearson	31642	Atkinson County	Atkinson County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 422-3882	621	44	14.1	85.8%	256 (41.2%)	55 (8.9%)	293 (47.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	57.9	470^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.3%		59.4	451^st of 1242 public elementary schools	63.7%	19	34.3	43.3	43.4	41.9	53.3	41.0	57.8	$10,522	$1,232	$9,290
Satilla Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5325 Old Axson Rd	Douglas	31535	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-2602	677	44	15.5	100.0%	251 (37.1%)	200 (29.5%)	190 (28.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.4%)	31.7	813^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.9%		25.5	907^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.0%	94	25.3	25.9	41.9	31.1	27.6	26.9	36.6	$8,389	$965	$7,424
Willacoochee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Vickers St S	Willacoochee	31650	Atkinson County	Atkinson County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 534-5302	162	16	9.8	90.1%	74 (45.7%)	40 (24.7%)	44 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	68.9	359^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.2%		65.2	393^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	68.4%	34	21.1	32.1	61.5	57.9	57.1	65.4	65.4	$13,500	$2,049	$11,451
Indian Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2033 Ga Highway 158 W	Douglas	31535	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 393-1300	677	44	15.3	68.5%	369 (54.5%)	116 (17.1%)	157 (23.2%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.0%)	59.9	453^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	63.7%		69.2	344^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.3%	109	47.5	42.4	50.5	65.7	42.4	31.3	39.4	$9,498	$889	$8,609
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Westside Dr	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-5506	636	41	15.4	100.0%	138 (21.7%)	293 (46.1%)	159 (25.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.4%)	39.6	703^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	43.7%		46.1	608^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.0%	95	27.8	25.5	36.1	32.2	36.2	48.2	41.0	$9,304	$1,065	$8,238
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	603 McDonald Ave N	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-3187	591	40	14.9	100.0%	172 (29.1%)	300 (50.8%)	77 (13.0%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.4%)	19.5	1013^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.8%		32.3	804^th of 1242 public elementary schools	35.3%	209	20.0	23.3	23.4	23.7	35.6	18.2	11.7	$8,698	$848	$7,850
Clinch County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	575 Woodlake Dr	Homerville	31634	Clinch County	Clinch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 487-5385	544	35	15.6	85.8%	283 (52.0%)	181 (33.3%)	37 (6.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.8%)	46.1	610^th of 1248 public elementary schools	51.1%		38.2	718^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.2%	108	40.2	27.5		36.1	47.3			$10,284	$1,449	$8,836
Nicholls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	704 Van Streat Hwy	Nicholls	31554	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 345-2429	335	23	14.4	100.0%	225 (67.2%)	54 (16.1%)	38 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	31.7	816^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.6%		38.6	713^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.6%	103	24.1	26.8	37.0	31.5	34.1	30.4	32.6	$10,454	$867	$9,587

Frequently Asked Questions about Pearson Elementary School

How many students attend Pearson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 621 students attended Pearson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Pearson Elementary School attend?

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

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

What district is Pearson Elementary School in?

Atkinson County

Is Pearson Elementary School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Pearson Elementary School?

Students at Pearson Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 41% White, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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