William A Pearson Elementary

www.slcs.us

565 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

565

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William A Pearson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	32
Black	14
Asian	43
Two or More	25

White
451 (79.8 %)
Asian
43 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.7 %)
Two or More
25 (4.4 %)
Black
14 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Lyon Community Schools
Phone:	(248)573-8750
Website:	http://www.slcs.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 112