Nita Pearson Elementary

Summary:

Nita Pearson Elementary is a public elementary school in Rowlett, Texas, serving 558 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Garland Independent School District. The school faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and declining statewide rankings compared to other schools in the region.

Nita Pearson has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (32.8%) and Hispanic (41.04%) students compared to nearby schools like Keeley Elementary and Herfurth Elementary, which consistently outperform Nita Pearson in academic measures and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, which is in the Rockwall Independent School District, also outperforms Nita Pearson in academic performance, despite being located relatively close.

Nita Pearson's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency (33.33%) is significantly lower than the Garland ISD (49.39%) and state (48.85%) averages. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased over the years, but this increased spending does not seem to have translated into significant improvements in academic outcomes, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5201 Nita Pearson Dr
       Rowlett, TX  75088-8911


(972) 463-7568

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3261st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,653 Help


Students who attend Nita Pearson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Austin Academy For Excell
    B G Hudson Middle
    Bussey Middle
    Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
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High:    Garland High School
    Lakeview Centennial High School
    N Garland High School
    Naaman Forest High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.0%
African American:
34.7%
White:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nita Pearson Elementary ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 33rd among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42%), African American (34.7%), White (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nita Pearson Elementary is 15.3. 33 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nita Pearson Elementary is $9,653. 35 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nita Pearson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nita Pearson Elementary 3261st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Nita Pearson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Garland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garland Independent School District (Isd) 535th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nita Pearson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 76.06 692nd 3724 81.4%
2008 73.91 815th 3768 78.4%
2009 74.17 809th 3884 79.2%
2010 73.66 868th 3937 78.0%
2011 68.49 1282nd 4095 68.7%
2012 68.36 1235th 4206 70.6%
2013 61.24 1657th 4221 60.7%
2014 72.70 1068th 4260 74.9%
2015 78.66 814th 4320 81.2%
2016 76.96 897th 4286 79.1%
2017 68.63 1092nd 4329 74.8%
2018 65.04 1245th 4359 71.4%
2019 58.92 1570th 4479 64.9%
2021 40.79 2523rd 4578 44.9%
2022 45.53 2398th 4581 47.7%
2023 45.43 2448th 4647 47.3%
2024 32.80 3261st 4675 30.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.98 877th 3226 72.8%
2019 70.02 639th 3333 80.8%
2021 38.85 2146th 3446 37.7%
2022 61.51 1026th 3487 70.6%
2023 56.99 1302nd 3556 63.4%
2024 49.10 1691st 3638 53.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.46 1929th 3558 45.8%
2019 39.76 2080th 3684 43.5%
2021 35.24 2388th 3799 37.1%
2022 48.49 1668th 3952 57.8%
2023 52.46 1499th 4086 63.3%
2024 76.87 544th 4261 87.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.13 1322nd 4264 69.0%
2019 55.35 1684th 4309 60.9%
2021 37.61 2881st 4451 35.3%
2022 45.11 2482nd 4477 44.6%
2023 50.31 2161st 4521 52.2%
2024 44.85 2540th 4560 44.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.31 1020th 4306 76.3%
2019 52.90 1885th 4348 56.6%
2021 36.38 2780th 4499 38.2%
2022 49.29 2199th 4561 51.8%
2023 50.64 2105th 4588 54.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.04 1750th 4240 58.7%
2019 58.05 1453rd 4295 66.2%
2021 35.96 2890th 4331 33.3%
2022 51.86 1962nd 4461 56.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.04 1587th 4319 63.3%
2019 61.75 1384th 4357 68.2%
2021 45.68 2222nd 4498 50.6%
2022 42.85 2563rd 4563 43.8%
2023 38.21 2876th 4585 37.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.13 358th 1009 64.5%
2023 42.52 687th 1015 32.3%
2024 41.03 732nd 1035 29.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.12 612th 2483 75.4%
2019 49.54 1150th 2515 54.3%
2021 33.34 1709th 2444 30.1%
2022 37.54 1562nd 2421 35.5%
2023 50.69 1053rd 2443 56.9%
2024 47.22 1191st 2421 50.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.77 872nd 4168 79.1%
2019 75.21 639th 4188 84.7%
2021 45.99 2182nd 4329 49.6%
2022 57.35 1622nd 4376 62.9%
2023 46.40 2310th 4401 47.5%
2024 39.52 2780th 4431 37.3%
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Rank History for White students at Nita Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.32 1340th 3127 57.1%
2019 48.88 1647th 3142 47.6%
2021 36.24 2097th 3082 32.0%
2022 54.17 1409th 3082 54.3%
2023 58.90 1252nd 3106 59.7%
2024 49.95 1614th 3078 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Nita Pearson Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

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Enrollment information for Nita Pearson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 185 102 21 149 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2006 253 135 40 226 11 n/a n/a 0 665
2007 262 151 41 226 8 n/a n/a 0 688
2008 288 136 46 234 6 n/a n/a 0 710
2009 307 132 41 250 6 n/a n/a 0 736
2010 327 134 45 270 8 n/a n/a 0 784
2011 277 127 37 293 2 0 20 0 756
2012 256 126 42 290 1 0 18 0 733
2013 246 122 31 297 0 2 22 0 720
2014 225 136 25 267 0 0 28 0 681
2015 213 146 29 223 5 0 25 0 641
2016 212 135 19 228 9 2 32 0 637
2017 185 144 29 262 12 1 24 0 657
2018 188 148 33 270 11 0 27 0 677
2019 175 168 25 249 11 1 29 0 658
2020 168 184 26 252 7 0 28 0 665
2021 126 170 26 253 5 0 30 0 610
2022 112 198 23 245 2 0 26 0 606
2023 88 183 31 229 2 0 25 0 558
2024 63 189 34 229 2 0 28 0 545

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 Nita Pearson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 459 29.2 15.7 39.9
2006 665 38.7 17.2 40.3
2007 688 45.0 15.3 40.3
2008 710 44.2 16.1 33.4
2009 736 42.5 17.3 39.7
2010 784 44.3 17.6 47.7
2011 756 42.5 17.7 48.9
2012 733 42.3 17.2 50.1
2013 720 41.0 17.5 53.6
2014 681 41.3 16.4 53.6
2015 641 39.0 16.4 55.4
2016 637 40.0 15.9 58.4
2017 657 40.7 16.1 59.5
2018 677 39.3 17.2 58.5
2019 658 41.3 15.9 63.2
2020 665 40.5 16.3 63
2021 610 39.3 15.5 72.3
2022 606 38.7 15.6 73.8
2023 558 37.5 14.8 69
2024 545 35.5 15.3 75.2

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 Nita Pearson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 459 29.2 15.7 39.9
2006 665 38.7 17.2 40.3
2007 688 45.0 15.3 40.3
2008 710 44.2 16.1 33.4
2009 736 42.5 17.3 39.7
2010 784 44.3 17.6 47.7
2011 756 42.5 17.7 48.9
2012 733 42.3 17.2 50.1
2013 720 41.0 17.5 53.6
2014 681 41.3 16.4 53.6
2015 641 39.0 16.4 55.4
2016 637 40.0 15.9 58.4
2017 657 40.7 16.1 59.5
2018 677 39.3 17.2 58.5
2019 658 41.3 15.9 63.2
2020 665 40.5 16.3 63
2021 610 39.3 15.5 72.3
2022 606 38.7 15.6 73.8
2023 558 37.5 14.8 69
2024 545 35.5 15.3 75.2

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 Nita Pearson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,115 (13.0%) $7,434 (87.0%) $8,549
2020 $1,143 (13.5%) $7,344 (86.5%) $8,487
2021 $1,482 (15.4%) $8,171 (84.6%) $9,653

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nita Pearson Elementary

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 1570th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2448th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nita Pearson Elementary)4536
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4754
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nita Pearson Elementary)5326
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Nita Pearson Elementary)017
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Nita Pearson Elementary)3855
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4550
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nita Pearson Elementary)3746
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4648
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Nita Pearson Elementary)5557
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5558
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nita Pearson Elementary)6447
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Nita Pearson Elementary)6427
 37%
   5th Grade Science (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4928
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students658558
 15.2%
African American168183
 8.9%
American Indian112
 81.8%
Asian2531
 24%
Hispanic249229
 8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White17588
 49.7%
Two or More Races2925
 13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.2%69%
 5.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 545 students attended Nita Pearson Elementary.

Students at Nita Pearson Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 35% African American, 12% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Nita Pearson Elementary ranks 3261st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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