Summary:
Zip code 31098 in Warner Robins, GA is served by a single elementary school, Pearl Stephens Elementary School, which enrolls 436 students in grades 3–5 and is part of the Houston County school district.
Pearl Stephens Elementary School serves a student population where 100% qualify for free or reduced lunch, making it a high-poverty school. The school has seen its state ranking decline from the 35th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 25th percentile in 2025–2026, dropping from a 2-star to a 1-star rating. Academically, the school trails both district and state averages in every subject and grade level. In math, 3rd grade proficiency improved from 33.3% to 37.8% and 4th grade from 25.3% to 31.7%, but 5th grade math fell from 33.6% to 29.4%. Science proficiency in 5th grade dropped dramatically from 35.5% to 23.4% — a 12-point decline in one year. The most recent ELA data (2024–2025) shows 4th grade is the weakest area at just 19.9% proficiency, compared to 28.6% in 3rd grade and 38.7% in 5th grade. Chronic absenteeism stands at 16.9%, slightly above the district rate of 15.6% but below the state rate of 17.7%.
Despite spending $15,518 per student — which appears substantial — and maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1, outcomes remain well below expectations. The school trails the Houston County district average by roughly 13–22 percentage points across all subjects. The consistent gap across every grade and subject suggests systemic challenges rather than isolated issues. While the improved 3rd and 4th grade math scores offer some encouragement, the sharp decline in 5th grade science, persistently low 4th grade ELA performance, and falling state ranking are significant concerns. The combination of concentrated poverty and elevated absenteeism likely requires targeted interventions beyond standard academic programming to help students at Pearl Stephens Elementary School close the achievement gap.
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