Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pearson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pearson Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Wheaton, MN school district, covering approximately 289.7 square miles. Families typically experience a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pearson Elementary School's student population of 177 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Wheaton Area Schools will work together with our community to achieve excellence in academics and Co-curriculars.
School Rankings
Pearson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearson Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
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)14.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearson Elementary School's ranking?
Pearson Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pearson Elementary School?
177 students attend Pearson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pearson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pearson Elementary School offer ?
Pearson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearson Elementary School part of?
Pearson Elementary School is part of Wheaton Area Public School District.
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