- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
William a Pearson Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 263225008838 · South Lyon, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 19.9:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lyon High School (1,245 students)
William a Pearson Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
William a Pearson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lyon Hig
South Lyon High School
1,245 students
- South Lyon Eas
South Lyon East High School
1,174 students
- Millennium Mi
Millennium Middle School
1,049 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
898 students
- This school
William a Pearson Elementary
576 students
- Sharon J Hardy
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
570 students
What this shows William a Pearson Elementary reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How William a Pearson Elementary compares
William a Pearson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for South Lyon Community Schools reports $13,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,174
- 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
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 (~576 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.