M E PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

M E Pearson Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 656 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, M E Pearson Elem 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.

M.E. Pearson Elementary is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Situated on North 11th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local urban community, functioning as part of a district that prioritizes equitable access to education and diverse learning opportunities for its students.

As an elementary institution, M.E. Pearson focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for children in their early formative years. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while leveraging district-wide resources to support student development, foster community engagement, and prepare children for success in secondary education. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, school programs, or academic calendars, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates.

For more information, contact M E Pearson Elem at (913) 627-3150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

310 N 11th St
Kansas City, KS 66102-5136
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M E PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kansas City, KS with about 656 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Kansas City
Total Students:
656
Teachers:
43.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 656 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending M E PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.0%
Asian
9.6%
White
7.6%
Black or African American
6.1%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.