Summary:
Pearsontown Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Durham, North Carolina, serving 726 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students outperforming district and state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas.
Pearsontown Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 42.15% White, 32.78% African American, 9.5% Hispanic, 3.72% Asian, and 11.29% two or more races, is a notable strength. The school excels in supporting the academic success of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, and multi-racial students, with several subgroups ranking in the top 10 or 20 elementary schools in North Carolina. Additionally, Pearsontown has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20.26% to 27%, compared to some nearby schools with much higher percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Pearsontown Elementary's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and strong subgroup performance set it apart from many of the surrounding schools in the Durham Public Schools district. Schools like Kestrel Heights School, Parkwood Elementary, and Hope Valley Elementary tend to have lower academic performance, higher percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and less racial diversity. Pearsontown's success serves as a model for other schools in the district, demonstrating the potential for effective strategies and interventions to improve educational outcomes across the region.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
District:
Durham Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,050
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9
Number of students: 726
Racial breakdown:
White:
42.1%
African American:
32.8%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Hispanic:
9.5%
Asian:
3.7%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27%
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