Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pearson's Corner Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearson's Corner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pearson's Corner Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pearson's Corner Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearson's Corner Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearson's Corner Elementary School's ranking?
Pearson's Corner Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pearson's Corner Elementary School often compared to?
Pearson's Corner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rural Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pearson's Corner Elementary School?
575 students attend Pearson's Corner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pearson's Corner Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearson's Corner Elementary School?
Pearson's Corner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearson's Corner Elementary School offer ?
Pearson's Corner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearson's Corner Elementary School part of?
Pearson's Corner Elementary School is part of Hanover County School District.
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