PEARCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pearce Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pearce Elementary District (4186) school district, located in Pearce, AZ with about 90 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Pearce Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pearce Elementary School is a small, rural educational institution located in the unincorporated community of Pearce, Arizona. Serving the needs of families in the surrounding Cochise County area, the school operates as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a personalized approach to learning that is often characteristic of smaller, remote school districts. By providing a foundational education to students in grades K-8, the school strives to maintain a supportive environment where teachers can closely monitor student progress and foster meaningful relationships with their pupils.

Despite its modest size and isolated location, Pearce Elementary is deeply integrated into the local culture of the high desert region. The school facilities are situated in a quiet, rural setting, reflecting the close-knit nature of the area’s residents. As part of the broader Cochise County educational landscape, the school focuses on meeting state academic standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with serving a rural student population, ultimately aiming to prepare its graduates for successful transitions into secondary education.

For more information, contact Pearce Elementary School at (520) 826-3328 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.