W G Pearson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27707 · Durham Public Schools
#1058 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#43499 of 50,301 nationally
About W G Pearson Elementary
W G Pearson Elementary is a public elementary located in Durham, in the Durham Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 319 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1058th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 319.
There are 65 schools in Durham; W G Pearson Elementary ranks 31st of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)21%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for W G Pearson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near W G Pearson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hillside High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,433 students · 663 m away
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students · 719 m away
Durham School of Technology
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
219 students · 729 m away
James E Shepard Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students · 1.1 km away
J D Clement Early College HS
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
380 students · 1.9 km away
C C Spaulding Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students · 2.2 km away
Murray-Massenburg Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students · 2.3 km away
R N Harris Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 2.6 km away
Pearsontown Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students · 2.9 km away
Hope Valley Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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318 students
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320 students
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School
Ronda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
Collettsville School
Collettsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Pilot Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is W G Pearson Elementary a good school?
W G Pearson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 22.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1058 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does W G Pearson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
W G Pearson Elementary ranks #1058 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #43499 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend W G Pearson Elementary?
W G Pearson Elementary had 319 students in 2025.
Is W G Pearson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
W G Pearson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near W G Pearson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of W G Pearson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.