Summary:
The Wheaton Area Public School District has only one elementary school, Pearson Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 174 students. While Pearson Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than the district average, it still lags behind state-level standards, particularly in science proficiency.
Pearson Elementary's student population is predominantly White (75.29%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (15.52%) and multiracial (8.05%) students. The school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 47.13%, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among its students. However, the school's small student-teacher ratio of 12.9 may be a contributing factor to its relatively stronger performance compared to the district, as smaller class sizes can allow for more individualized attention and support.
Over the past three school years, Pearson Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 454th to 525th out of 845-881 Minnesota elementary schools. This suggests the school's performance may be somewhat inconsistent or variable. While the school is a relative standout within the Wheaton Area Public School District, more targeted interventions and support may be needed to help improve student outcomes and bring Pearson Elementary's academic performance closer to state-level standards.
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