WILLIAM A PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
William A Pearson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Lyon Community Schools school district, located in South Lyon, MI with about 580 students offering grade levels from 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 28 teachers, William A Pearson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
William A. Pearson Elementary is a public school located in South Lyon, Michigan, and is part of the highly-regarded South Lyon Community Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its focus on providing a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student growth through a combination of traditional instruction, critical thinking exercises, and opportunities for social-emotional development.
Beyond the classroom, Pearson Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The staff and administration prioritize building strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding South Lyon area to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to preparing students for future academic success, the school strives to maintain a well-rounded culture that balances rigorous learning with extracurricular activities and community involvement.
For more information, contact William A Pearson Elementary at (248) 573-8750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Lyon, MI 48178-9732
(248) 573-8750
WILLIAM A PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Lyon, MI with about 580 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- South Lyon Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 580
- Teachers:
- 28.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 580 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM A PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.