- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durham, NC
Pearsontown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pearsontown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370126000548
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearsontown Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #8 of 33
- schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearsontown Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearsontown Elementary ranks #8 of 33 schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126000548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Pearsontown Elementary held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370126000548 · Durham, NC Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 15.9:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Jordan High (2,189 students)
Pearsontown Elementary held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pearsontown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E Jordan Hig
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,900 students
- Durham School
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- Southern Schoo
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- This school 765
Pearsontown Elementary
765 students
What this shows Pearsontown Elementary reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearsontown Elementary compares
Pearsontown Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 63% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.1%
African American 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Pearsontown Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearsontown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearsontown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Durham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nc Virtual Academy
Standard public school
3,482 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Standard public school
2,461 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Durham School of the Arts
Standard public school
1,764 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Voyager Academy
Standard public school
1,360 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Excelsior Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,032 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Durham Charter School
Standard public school
1,010 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearsontown Elementary
How many students attend Pearsontown Elementary?
Pearsontown Elementary has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearsontown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearsontown Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearsontown Elementary?
24.2% of students at Pearsontown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearsontown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pearsontown Elementary is White at 36.1% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearsontown Elementary?
Pearsontown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Pearsontown Elementary rank among schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearsontown Elementary ranks #8 of 33 schools in Durham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides Pearsontown Elementary, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), and Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.