Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, M E Pearson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: M E Pearson Elementary serves the eastern part of the Kansas City, KS school district, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
M E Pearson Elementary School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
M E Pearson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M E Pearson Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1138 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M E Pearson Elementary School's ranking?
M E Pearson Elementary School is ranked #1138 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are M E Pearson Elementary School often compared to?
M E Pearson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Elementary School, Eugene Ware Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend M E Pearson Elementary School?
606 students attend M E Pearson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of M E Pearson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of M E Pearson Elementary School?
M E Pearson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does M E Pearson Elementary School offer ?
M E Pearson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is M E Pearson Elementary School part of?
M E Pearson Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is M E Pearson Elementary School located?
M E Pearson Elementary School is located in the Riverview neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Riverview.
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