M E Pearson Elem

www.kckps.org

582 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

582

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for M E Pearson Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	485
Black	38
Asian	17
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
485 (83.3 %)
Black
38 (6.5 %)
White
31 (5.3 %)
Asian
17 (2.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-3150
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 40

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for M E Pearson Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for M E Pearson Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	47.8%
Male	304	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)