H.M. Pearson Elementary

Summary:

H.M. Pearson Elementary is a public elementary school in Catlett, Virginia, serving 371 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Fauquier County Public Schools district.

While the school's student population is predominantly White (66.31%) with a significant Hispanic presence (25.88%), it faces significant academic challenges. H.M. Pearson Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with its performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests falling well below the Fauquier County and Virginia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 43.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 71.43% for Fauquier County and 67.98% for Virginia. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (42.86%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families.

In contrast, nearby schools such as C.M. Bradley Elementary, P.B. Smith Elementary, C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary, and Greenville Elementary consistently outperform H.M. Pearson Elementary on academic measures, with higher SOL test scores and statewide rankings. These schools also have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9347 Bastable Mill Rd
       Catlett, VA  20119


(540) 422-7610

District: Fauquier County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
890th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,551 Help


Students who attend H.M. Pearson Elementary usually attend:

High:    Liberty High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.3%
Hispanic:
25.9%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details H.M. Pearson Elementary ranks worse than 79.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Fauquier County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details H.M. Pearson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fauquier County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at H.M. Pearson Elementary is $8,551. 9 elementary schools in the Fauquier County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

H.M. Pearson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks H.M. Pearson Elementary 890th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See H.M. Pearson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fauquier County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fauquier County Public Schools 58th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for H.M. Pearson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at H.M. Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.05 269th 1062 74.7%
2006 30.09 897th 1071 16.2%
2007 30.24 901st 1083 16.8%
2008 33.04 859th 1081 20.5%
2009 32.91 883rd 1082 18.4%
2010 43.68 772nd 1113 30.6%
2011 43.56 739th 1117 33.8%
2012 56.87 499th 1117 55.3%
2013 48.81 614th 1120 45.2%
2014 42.48 717th 1110 35.4%
2015 21.58 969th 1100 11.9%
2016 25.39 923rd 1096 15.8%
2017 29.42 893rd 1099 18.7%
2018 29.24 886th 1097 19.2%
2019 39.11 771st 1105 30.2%
2021 37.71 734th 1103 33.5%
2022 14.06 992nd 1109 10.6%
2023 29.59 846th 1114 24.1%
2024 25.63 890th 1114 20.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at H.M. Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.79 844th 1036 18.5%
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Rank History for Female students at H.M. Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.32 765th 1100 30.5%
2024 26.39 872nd 1098 20.6%
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Rank History for Male students at H.M. Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.87 890th 1093 18.6%
2024 26.03 876th 1101 20.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at H.M. Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.75 389th 564 31.0%
2024 25.78 465th 580 19.8%
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Rank History for White students at H.M. Pearson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.54 916th 984 6.9%
2024 14.37 905th 979 7.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, 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.

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Enrollment information for H.M. Pearson Elementary

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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 689 689
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 754 754
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 456 456
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 466 466
1993 394 69 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 474
1994 395 67 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 466
1995 342 52 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 342 52 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 360 46 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 364 63 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1999 385 61 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2000 379 53 1 2 0 n/a n/a -4 431
2001 379 51 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 345 46 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 345 46 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 346 41 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 367 47 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2006 406 53 7 9 1 n/a n/a 3 479
2007 392 47 10 11 2 n/a n/a 7 469
2008 408 45 13 12 1 n/a n/a 5 484
2009 292 38 2 16 0 n/a n/a 2 350
2010 282 43 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2011 275 43 2 25 0 0 10 0 355
2012 281 47 4 37 1 0 9 0 379
2013 283 36 5 35 0 0 14 0 373
2014 299 46 5 36 0 0 16 0 402
2015 298 59 6 41 0 0 19 0 423
2016 295 43 6 35 0 0 20 0 399
2017 292 33 5 47 0 1 17 0 395
2018 283 36 3 46 0 1 20 0 389
2019 275 36 3 37 0 1 24 0 376
2020 271 35 3 58 0 0 21 0 388
2021 241 20 1 71 0 0 13 0 346
2022 250 18 2 90 0 0 13 0 373
2023 246 12 4 96 1 0 12 0 371

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 H.M. Pearson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 689 44.9 15.3 n/a
1990 754 43.9 17.1 n/a
1991 456 35.4 12.8 n/a
1992 466 36.1 12.9 n/a
1993 474 33.8 14.0 n/a
1994 466 28.1 n/a 20.6
1995 397 n/a 0.0 20.7
1996 397 n/a 0.0 20.7
1997 414 n/a 0.0 13.5
1998 432 n/a 0.0 17.8
1999 448 36.0 12.4 23.4
2000 431 n/a 0.0 22.5
2001 433 32.0 13.5 18.9
2002 398 36.0 11.1 16.8
2003 398 36.0 11.1 16.8
2004 394 34.0 11.6 16.2
2005 427 34.0 12.6 16.9
2006 479 35.0 13.7 14.5
2007 469 42.0 11.2 11.9
2008 484 29.0 16.7 15.7
2009 350 21.0 16.7 25.9
2010 350 21.5 16.2 32
2011 355 23.0 15.4 34.4
2012 379 27.0 14.0 36.4
2013 373 24.0 15.5 36.7
2014 402 26.0 15.4 35.1
2015 423 23.0 18.3 36.9
2016 399 26.0 15.3 37.3
2017 395 25.0 15.8 32.7
2018 389 25.0 15.5 36.2
2019 376 25.0 15.0 41.2
2020 388 25.0 15.5 37.4
2021 346 23.0 15.0 n/a
2022 373 25.0 14.9 38.9
2023 371 24.0 15.4 42.9

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 H.M. Pearson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 689 44.9 15.3 n/a
1990 754 43.9 17.1 n/a
1991 456 35.4 12.8 n/a
1992 466 36.1 12.9 n/a
1993 474 33.8 14.0 n/a
1994 466 28.1 n/a 20.6
1995 397 n/a 0.0 20.7
1996 397 n/a 0.0 20.7
1997 414 n/a 0.0 13.5
1998 432 n/a 0.0 17.8
1999 448 36.0 12.4 23.4
2000 431 n/a 0.0 22.5
2001 433 32.0 13.5 18.9
2002 398 36.0 11.1 16.8
2003 398 36.0 11.1 16.8
2004 394 34.0 11.6 16.2
2005 427 34.0 12.6 16.9
2006 479 35.0 13.7 14.5
2007 469 42.0 11.2 11.9
2008 484 29.0 16.7 15.7
2009 350 21.0 16.7 25.9
2010 350 21.5 16.2 32
2011 355 23.0 15.4 34.4
2012 379 27.0 14.0 36.4
2013 373 24.0 15.5 36.7
2014 402 26.0 15.4 35.1
2015 423 23.0 18.3 36.9
2016 399 26.0 15.3 37.3
2017 395 25.0 15.8 32.7
2018 389 25.0 15.5 36.2
2019 376 25.0 15.0 41.2
2020 388 25.0 15.5 37.4
2021 346 23.0 15.0 n/a
2022 373 25.0 14.9 38.9
2023 371 24.0 15.4 42.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for H.M. Pearson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $617 (6.7%) $8,590 (93.3%) $9,207
2020 $553 (6.6%) $7,884 (93.5%) $8,436
2021 $246 (2.9%) $8,305 (97.1%) $8,551

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

Impact of COVID-19 on H.M. 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 771st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 846th of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (H.M. Pearson Elementary)6249.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fauquier County Public Schools)8067.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (H.M. Pearson Elementary)6345.7
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fauquier County Public Schools)6662.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (H.M. Pearson Elementary)7263.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fauquier County Public Schools)8268.4
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (H.M. Pearson Elementary)5969.1
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fauquier County Public Schools)7570
 5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (H.M. Pearson Elementary)7249.2
 22.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fauquier County Public Schools)7871.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (H.M. Pearson Elementary)9165.6
 25.4%
   5th Grade Science (Fauquier County Public Schools)8067.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (H.M. Pearson Elementary)8067.2
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fauquier County Public Schools)8072.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376371
 1.3%
African American3612
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic3796
 159.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White275246
 10.5%
Two or More Races2412
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.2%42.9%
 1.6%


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Students who attend H.M. Pearson Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Liberty High

Students at H.M. Pearson Elementary are 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended H.M. Pearson Elementary.

H.M. Pearson Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.1% of Virginia elementary schools.


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