Jim Pearson Elementary School serves 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jim Pearson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jim Pearson Elementary School's student population of 739 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jim Pearson Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
43%
32%
White
43%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jim Pearson Elementary School often compared to?
Jim Pearson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dadeville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Jim Pearson Elementary School?
739 students attend Jim Pearson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Jim Pearson Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jim Pearson Elementary School?
Jim Pearson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jim Pearson Elementary School offer ?
Jim Pearson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jim Pearson Elementary School part of?
Jim Pearson Elementary School is part of Alexander City School District.
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