PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pearson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atkinson County school district, located in Pearson, GA with about 670 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, Pearson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Pearson Elementary School, located at 563 King St N in Pearson, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Atkinson County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journeys. The school focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for success in their future schooling years.
Beyond its core curriculum, Pearson Elementary serves as a vital hub for the local Pearson community. By prioritizing collaborative relationships between teachers, students, and families, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages curiosity and academic achievement. Through various programs and initiatives, the institution works to ensure that all students have access to the resources necessary to develop their potential in an inclusive and nurturing setting.
For more information, contact Pearson Elementary School at (912) 422-3882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3882
PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pearson, GA with about 670 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Atkinson County
- Total Students:
- 670
- Teachers:
- 43.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 670 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 43.4%
- White
- 40.7%
- Black or African American
- 13.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.