Pearson's Corner Elementary

Summary:

Pearson's Corner Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving 575 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Hanover County Public Schools district.

Pearson's Corner Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with students outperforming state and district averages on SOL assessments across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 91% of 3rd graders, 93.14% of 4th graders, and 88.89% of 5th graders were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 70.11%, 71.16%, and 67.98% at the state level, respectively. The school has a predominantly white student population (75.65%) and a low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (11.48%), which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Mechanicsville Elementary (59.19%) and Chamberlayne Elementary (88.68%). Pearson's Corner Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.5, lower than the state average and many nearby schools.

While Pearson's Corner Elementary's academic excellence is undisputed, with the school consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, its lack of racial diversity compared to some nearby schools, such as Greenwood Elementary and Chamberlayne Elementary, is an important consideration. Additionally, the school's lower per-student spending of $8,893 in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to the state average of $12,239, suggests efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices that contribute to its high academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8290 New Ashcake Road
       Mechanicsville, VA  23116


(804) 723-3660

District: Hanover County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,893 Help


Students who attend Pearson's Corner Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chickahominy Middle
High:    Atlee High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  575

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.7%
African American:
8.3%
Asian:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pearson's Corner Elementary ranks better than 96.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Pearson's Corner Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hanover County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearson's Corner Elementary is $8,893. 13 elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pearson's Corner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearson's Corner Elementary 36th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Pearson's Corner Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hanover County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover County Public Schools 21st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pearson's Corner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pearson's Corner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.14 71st 1062 93.3%
2006 82.23 80th 1071 92.5%
2007 84.56 57th 1083 94.7%
2008 84.26 43rd 1081 96.0%
2009 80.39 98th 1082 90.9%
2010 86.81 17th 1113 98.5%
2011 87.14 22nd 1117 98.0%
2012 84.27 68th 1117 93.9%
2013 78.70 165th 1120 85.3%
2014 90.54 26th 1110 97.7%
2015 81.46 137th 1100 87.5%
2016 88.93 29th 1096 97.4%
2017 85.14 80th 1099 92.7%
2018 81.61 130th 1097 88.1%
2019 88.75 29th 1105 97.4%
2021 90.34 68th 1103 93.8%
2022 90.93 40th 1109 96.4%
2023 90.32 48th 1114 95.7%
2024 90.83 36th 1114 96.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearson's Corner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.43 29th 1036 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pearson's Corner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.68 43rd 1100 96.1%
2024 87.65 65th 1098 94.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pearson's Corner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.71 83rd 355 76.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pearson's Corner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.72 67th 1093 93.9%
2024 91.43 25th 1101 97.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pearson's Corner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.67 86th 984 91.3%
2024 85.22 50th 979 94.9%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Monday, April 8, 2019

Open Quote Wow! Just wow! The huge dip in the rankings is a clear indication that this school does not set every child up for success - only the chosen ones. "Thank goodness" this is finally being brought to the forefront! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pearson's Corner 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 579 579
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 633 633
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 533 533
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 547 547
1993 691 17 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1994 775 22 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1995 945 29 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 987
1996 945 29 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 987
1997 1017 32 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
1998 556 30 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1999 639 24 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2000 717 37 8 1 0 n/a n/a -4 759
2001 762 31 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 799
2002 872 39 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 929
2003 872 39 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 929
2004 901 51 14 9 0 n/a n/a 5 980
2005 936 46 18 9 0 n/a n/a 5 1014
2006 943 46 19 13 1 n/a n/a 11 1033
2007 463 20 10 6 0 n/a n/a 4 503
2008 455 26 13 6 0 n/a n/a 2 502
2009 446 26 15 4 0 n/a n/a 2 493
2010 442 29 13 3 0 n/a n/a 5 492
2011 421 26 8 7 1 0 7 0 470
2012 429 21 5 4 1 0 7 0 467
2013 430 18 8 12 1 1 7 0 477
2014 435 18 10 18 2 1 7 0 491
2015 437 20 14 18 2 1 4 0 496
2016 443 22 13 24 2 0 8 0 512
2017 477 34 17 25 1 0 17 0 571
2018 476 36 22 24 3 0 22 0 583
2019 466 35 33 22 3 0 25 0 584
2020 466 35 39 13 3 0 28 0 584
2021 421 39 38 18 2 0 29 0 547
2022 458 38 36 23 2 0 25 0 582
2023 435 48 44 19 2 0 27 0 575

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's Corner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 579 29.4 19.6 n/a
1990 633 34.5 18.3 n/a
1991 533 28.6 18.6 n/a
1992 547 29.1 18.7 n/a
1993 713 36.5 19.5 n/a
1994 805 30.7 n/a 4.5
1995 987 n/a 0.0 2.3
1996 987 n/a 0.0 2.3
1997 1069 n/a 0.0 2.1
1998 592 n/a 0.0 4.9
1999 676 36.0 18.8 5
2000 759 n/a 0.0 4.6
2001 799 51.4 15.5 3.4
2002 929 60.0 15.5 3.8
2003 929 60.0 15.5 3.8
2004 980 63.0 15.6 n/a
2005 1014 58.0 17.5 3
2006 1033 71.0 14.5 4.4
2007 503 39.6 12.7 1.4
2008 502 28.7 17.5 1.8
2009 493 26.7 18.5 2.4
2010 492 29.0 16.9 4.3
2011 470 27.0 17.4 5.7
2012 467 29.8 15.6 4.7
2013 477 30.5 15.6 6.1
2014 491 30.8 15.9 6.9
2015 496 32.0 15.5 6
2016 512 33.0 15.5 4.9
2017 571 33.0 17.2 4.7
2018 583 37.4 15.5 6.2
2019 584 38.7 15.0 6.5
2020 584 36.9 15.8 5.8
2021 547 27.9 19.5 n/a
2022 582 35.6 16.3 5.8
2023 575 37.0 15.5 11.5

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's Corner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 579 29.4 19.6 n/a
1990 633 34.5 18.3 n/a
1991 533 28.6 18.6 n/a
1992 547 29.1 18.7 n/a
1993 713 36.5 19.5 n/a
1994 805 30.7 n/a 4.5
1995 987 n/a 0.0 2.3
1996 987 n/a 0.0 2.3
1997 1069 n/a 0.0 2.1
1998 592 n/a 0.0 4.9
1999 676 36.0 18.8 5
2000 759 n/a 0.0 4.6
2001 799 51.4 15.5 3.4
2002 929 60.0 15.5 3.8
2003 929 60.0 15.5 3.8
2004 980 63.0 15.6 n/a
2005 1014 58.0 17.5 3
2006 1033 71.0 14.5 4.4
2007 503 39.6 12.7 1.4
2008 502 28.7 17.5 1.8
2009 493 26.7 18.5 2.4
2010 492 29.0 16.9 4.3
2011 470 27.0 17.4 5.7
2012 467 29.8 15.6 4.7
2013 477 30.5 15.6 6.1
2014 491 30.8 15.9 6.9
2015 496 32.0 15.5 6
2016 512 33.0 15.5 4.9
2017 571 33.0 17.2 4.7
2018 583 37.4 15.5 6.2
2019 584 38.7 15.0 6.5
2020 584 36.9 15.8 5.8
2021 547 27.9 19.5 n/a
2022 582 35.6 16.3 5.8
2023 575 37.0 15.5 11.5

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's Corner Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $168 (2.4%) $6,892 (97.6%) $7,059
2020 $167 (2.3%) $6,974 (97.6%) $7,142
2021 $417 (4.7%) $8,475 (95.3%) $8,893

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearson's Corner Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 48th of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearson's Corner Elementary)10090.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9281.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Pearson's Corner Elementary)9582.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)7873.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pearson's Corner Elementary)9394.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9083.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Pearson's Corner Elementary)9291.3
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8278.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pearson's Corner Elementary)9789
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)8678.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Pearson's Corner Elementary)9089.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Hanover County Public Schools)8275.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Pearson's Corner Elementary)9591.4
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8679.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pearson's Corner Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9077
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students584575
 1.5%
African American3548
 37.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian3344
 33.3%
Hispanic2219
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White466435
 6.7%
Two or More Races2527
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.5%11.5%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pearson's Corner Elementary

Yes! Pearson's Corner Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 36th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Pearson's Corner Elementary are 76% White, 8% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 575 students attended Pearson's Corner Elementary.

Students who attend Pearson's Corner Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chickahominy Middle
High : Atlee High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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