- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearson, GA
Pearson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pearson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130009000013
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearson Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pearson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearson Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pearson, GA.
School address
District: Atkinson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130009000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Pearson Elementary School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130009000013 · Pearson, GA Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 13.2:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Atkinson County High School (447 students)
Pearson Elementary School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pearson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pearson Elementary School
621 students
- Atkinson Count
Atkinson County High School
447 students
- Atkinson Count
Atkinson County Middle School
336 students
- Willacoochee E 167
Willacoochee Elementary School
167 students
What this shows Pearson Elementary School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearson Elementary School compares
Pearson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$16,014
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 41.5%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Pearson Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atkinson County reports $16,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atkinson County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willacoochee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearson Elementary School
How many students attend Pearson Elementary School?
Pearson Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearson Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Pearson Elementary School?
76.4% of students at Pearson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pearson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Pearson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearson Elementary School?
Pearson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Pearson Elementary School rank among public schools in Pearson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pearson, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Atkinson County?
Besides Pearson Elementary School, Atkinson County also operates Atkinson County High School (447 students), Atkinson County Middle School (336 students), and Willacoochee Elementary School (167 students). See the Atkinson County district page for the complete list.