Enrollment
576
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Lyon, MI
William a Pearson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William a Pearson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263225008838
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William a Pearson Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 576
- students enrolled
William a Pearson Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263225008838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William a Pearson Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at William a Pearson Elementary
William a Pearson Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in South Lyon, Michigan, enrolling 576 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.6% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 576 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 410 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students) and South Lyon East High School (1,174 students) alongside William a Pearson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William a Pearson Elementary compares
William a Pearson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Asian 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, William a Pearson Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lyon Community Schools, which includes William a Pearson Elementary.
$11,755
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How William a Pearson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lyon East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millennium Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon J Hardy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William a Pearson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William a Pearson Elementary
How many students attend William a Pearson Elementary?
William a Pearson Elementary has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Lyon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Pearson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Pearson Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William a Pearson Elementary?
16.6% of students at William a Pearson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William a Pearson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William a Pearson Elementary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in South Lyon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William a Pearson Elementary?
William a Pearson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is William a Pearson Elementary a good school?
William a Pearson Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?
Besides William a Pearson Elementary, South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students), South Lyon East High School (1,174 students), and Millennium Middle School (1,049 students). See the South Lyon Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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