- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, MS
Pearman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pearman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280075000085
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearman Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearman Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearman Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Cleveland, MS.
School address
District: Cleveland School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280075000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Pearman Elementary School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 280075000085 · Cleveland, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland Central High School (799 students)
Pearman Elementary School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pearman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland Cent
Cleveland Central High School
799 students
- Cleveland Cent
Cleveland Central Middle School
423 students
- Bell Elementar
Bell Elementary School
327 students
- Hayes Cooper C 304
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec
304 students
- Parks Elementa 265
Parks Elementary School
265 students
- This school 186
Pearman Elementary School
186 students
What this shows Pearman Elementary School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearman Elementary School compares
Pearman Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
White 8.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Pearman Elementary School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland School Dist reports $12,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearman Elementary School
How many students attend Pearman Elementary School?
Pearman Elementary School has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, MS. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearman Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearman Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Pearman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pearman Elementary School is African American at 75.8% of enrollment, in Cleveland, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearman Elementary School?
Pearman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pearman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearman Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Cleveland, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland School Dist?
Besides Pearman Elementary School, Cleveland School Dist also operates Cleveland Central High School (799 students), Cleveland Central Middle School (423 students), and Bell Elementary School (327 students). See the Cleveland School Dist district page for the complete list.