Pearsontown Elementary

www.pearsontown.dpsnc.net/

726 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pearsontown Elementary, located at 4915 Barbee Road in Durham, North Carolina, is a distinguished magnet school within the Durham Public Schools system. Known for its emphasis on academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student population and is particularly recognized for its "Gifted and Talented" (GT) programming. By integrating specialized curriculum options with a focus on student-centered learning, Pearsontown aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills in its elementary-aged students.

The school community places a strong value on parent involvement and collaboration, often leveraging its magnet status to create a vibrant environment that prepares children for future academic success. With a commitment to equity and high expectations, Pearsontown works to meet the individual needs of its learners while maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. For families interested in specific enrollment details, curriculum updates, or upcoming events, the school maintains an active website at [pearsontown.dpsnc.net](http://www.pearsontown.dpsnc.net/).

726

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearsontown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	69
Black	238
Asian	27
Two or More	82
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
306 (42.1 %)
Black
238 (32.8 %)
Two or More
82 (11.3 %)
Hispanic
69 (9.5 %)
Asian
27 (3.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3964
Website:	http://www.pearsontown.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	762
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 26

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 135