PIERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
490 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Pierson Elementary School, located in the small, rural community of Pierson, Florida, serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding Volusia County area. As a K-5 institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local agricultural landscape, often reflecting the tight-knit, community-oriented values of its small-town setting. The school is part of the Volusia County School District and focuses on providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes literacy, core subject mastery, and student growth in a supportive and personalized learning environment.
The school is well-regarded for its efforts to bridge the needs of its diverse student population, many of whom come from families involved in the local farming and nursery industries. By maintaining a smaller campus atmosphere, Pierson Elementary aims to foster strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, ensuring that each child receives the attention necessary to succeed. Through various extracurricular activities, community involvement, and district-supported resources, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
The school is well-regarded for its efforts to bridge the needs of its diverse student population, many of whom come from families involved in the local farming and nursery industries. By maintaining a smaller campus atmosphere, Pierson Elementary aims to foster strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, ensuring that each child receives the attention necessary to succeed. Through various extracurricular activities, community involvement, and district-supported resources, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
490
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 194 |
| Hispanic | 282 |
| Black | 6 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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Hispanic282 (57.6 %)
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White194 (39.6 %)
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Two or More8 (1.6 %)
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Black6 (1.2 %)
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: | VOLUSIA |
| Phone: | (386)749-6704 |
| Website: | http://myvolusiaschools.org/school/Pierson/Pages/default.aspx |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 490 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 372 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
34
Kindergarten
64
Grade 1
86
Grade 2
80
Grade 3
87
Grade 4
63
Grade 5
76
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 64 |
| Grade 1 | 86 |
| Grade 2 | 80 |
| Grade 3 | 87 |
| Grade 4 | 63 |
| Grade 5 | 76 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 259 | 52.9% |
| Male | 231 | 47.1% |