Jim Pearson Elementary School

Alexander City
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
772 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Jim Pearson Elementary School, located in Alexander City, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Alexander City School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social development of its primary-grade students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jim Pearson Elementary prioritizes a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution values the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Alexander City area to create a holistic experience for children during their formative years. Through various school initiatives and a focus on character development, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages student curiosity and growth.
772
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    355 (46.0 %)
  • Black
    315 (40.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    61 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alexander City
Phone: (256)234-8625
Website: http://www.alexcityschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 772
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 428
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 95
Kindergarten 198
Grade 1 266
Grade 2 213
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Alexander City
418 Students
851 Laurel St
Alexander City, AL 35010 (2.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 4th