Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pearson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pearson Elementary School's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pearson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearson Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#535 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearson Elementary School's ranking?
Pearson Elementary School is ranked #535 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pearson Elementary School?
174 students attend Pearson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pearson Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearson Elementary School?
Pearson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearson Elementary School offer ?
Pearson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pearson Elementary School part of?
Pearson Elementary School is part of Wheaton Area Public School District.
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