Is Pearson Elementary a good school?

Pearson Elementary ranks 453 rd of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pearson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Pearson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pearson Elementary?

Students at Pearson Elementary are 75% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Pearson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pearson Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Wheaton Secondary

Pearson Elementary School in Wheaton MN

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pearson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearson Elementary 453^rd of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Pearson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Wheaton Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheaton Area Public School District 239^th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pearson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	49.78	421^st	674	37.5%
2004	55.28	354^th	676	47.6%
2005	51.30	414^th	685	39.6%
2006	61.63	314^th	756	58.5%
2007	82.68	56^th	777	92.8%
2008	88.75	12^th	781	98.5%
2010	77.57	101^st	803	87.4%
2011	60.79	378^th	814	53.6%
2012	70.71	216^th	820	73.7%
2013	76.85	151^st	824	81.7%
2014	72.89	207^th	826	74.9%
2015	77.60	146^th	840	82.6%
2016	83.21	76^th	848	91.0%
2017	69.07	280^th	853	67.2%
2018	71.69	231^st	847	72.7%
2019	62.59	367^th	870	57.8%
2021	70.26	250^th	869	71.2%
2022	51.06	490^th	858	42.9%
2023	52.24	454^th	845	46.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	82.04	59^th	728	91.9%
2019	71.82	155^th	740	79.1%
2022	26.15	526^th	663	20.7%
2023	54.63	357^th	774	53.9%

See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.23	331^st	774	57.2%
2019	63.04	326^th	787	58.6%
2021	75.56	156^th	783	80.1%
2022	59.73	358^th	799	55.2%
2023	49.44	448^th	787	43.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	78.64	125^th	779	84.0%
2019	60.63	367^th	798	54.0%
2021	54.64	397^th	784	49.4%
2022	37.78	573^rd	808	29.1%

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Rank History for White students at Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	57.55	301^st	712	57.7%
2019	41.82	478^th	722	33.8%
2021	61.62	240^th	710	66.2%
2022	30.14	581^st	725	19.9%
2023	32.26	542^nd	712	23.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pearson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	265	0	4	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	276
1989	261	0	3	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	271
1990	278	0	3	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	288
1991	292	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	298
1992	291	0	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	297
1993	283	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	287
1994	272	0	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	279
1995	269	0	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	279
1996	269	0	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	279
1997	271	0	2	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	284
1998	237	1	2	7	4	n/a	n/a	14	265
1999	200	2	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	215
2000	223	2	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	238
2001	205	2	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	214
2002	185	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2003	185	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2004	187	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	193
2005	187	1	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	196
2006	183	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	187
2007	167	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2008	164	2	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2009	153	4	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2010	161	3	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	177
2011	161	1	0	12	0	0	0	0	174
2012	152	1	0	12	1	0	1	0	167
2013	150	1	0	10	1	0	2	0	164
2014	154	3	0	13	0	0	4	0	174
2015	153	3	0	14	0	0	9	0	179
2016	157	3	0	18	0	0	5	0	183
2017	165	3	0	12	2	0	14	0	196
2018	159	1	0	18	0	0	14	0	192
2019	147	0	0	23	1	0	11	0	182
2020	154	0	0	14	1	0	9	0	178
2021	131	0	0	22	2	0	10	0	165
2022	138	1	0	23	2	0	11	0	175
2023	131	1	0	27	1	0	14	0	174

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pearson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	276	16.8	16.4	19.2
1989	271	18.0	15.0	21
1990	288	18.9	15.2	20.8
1991	298	17.8	16.7	25.2
1992	297	18.3	16.2	24.9
1993	287	16.9	17.0	21.6
1994	279	17.8	15.7	17.9
1995	279	18.7	14.9	20.8
1996	279	18.7	14.9	20.8
1997	284	19.5	14.6	24.6
1998	265	n/a	0.0	27.5
1999	215	19.0	11.3	21.9
2000	238	18.9	12.6	37.4
2001	214	17.8	12.0	42.1
2002	189	16.9	11.2	36
2003	189	16.9	11.2	36
2004	193	16.9	11.4	37.8
2005	196	16.8	11.7	38.3
2006	187	18.3	10.2	28.3
2007	175	16.8	10.4	28
2008	173	15.1	11.5	29.5
2009	166	14.9	11.1	24.7
2010	177	14.7	12.0	33.3
2011	174	12.5	13.8	36.2
2012	167	12.8	13.0	36.5
2013	164	14.5	11.2	37.2
2014	174	15.3	11.3	39.7
2015	179	17.0	10.5	40.2
2016	183	16.0	11.4	47.5
2017	196	17.5	11.1	45.4
2018	192	17.4	11.0	40.1
2019	182	14.3	12.6	36.3
2020	178	11.1	16.0	40.4
2021	165	14.1	11.6	32.1
2022	175	14.5	12.0	31.4
2023	174	13.3	12.9	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pearson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	276	16.8	16.4	19.2
1989	271	18.0	15.0	21
1990	288	18.9	15.2	20.8
1991	298	17.8	16.7	25.2
1992	297	18.3	16.2	24.9
1993	287	16.9	17.0	21.6
1994	279	17.8	15.7	17.9
1995	279	18.7	14.9	20.8
1996	279	18.7	14.9	20.8
1997	284	19.5	14.6	24.6
1998	265	n/a	0.0	27.5
1999	215	19.0	11.3	21.9
2000	238	18.9	12.6	37.4
2001	214	17.8	12.0	42.1
2002	189	16.9	11.2	36
2003	189	16.9	11.2	36
2004	193	16.9	11.4	37.8
2005	196	16.8	11.7	38.3
2006	187	18.3	10.2	28.3
2007	175	16.8	10.4	28
2008	173	15.1	11.5	29.5
2009	166	14.9	11.1	24.7
2010	177	14.7	12.0	33.3
2011	174	12.5	13.8	36.2
2012	167	12.8	13.0	36.5
2013	164	14.5	11.2	37.2
2014	174	15.3	11.3	39.7
2015	179	17.0	10.5	40.2
2016	183	16.0	11.4	47.5
2017	196	17.5	11.1	45.4
2018	192	17.4	11.0	40.1
2019	182	14.3	12.6	36.3
2020	178	11.1	16.0	40.4
2021	165	14.1	11.6	32.1
2022	175	14.5	12.0	31.4
2023	174	13.3	12.9	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pearson Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,628

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 367^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 454^th of 845 Elementary schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pearson Elementary)	88	61.9	26.1%
3rd Grade Math (Wheaton Area Public School District)	88	61.9	26.1%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pearson Elementary)	76	52.4	23.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Wheaton Area Public School District)	76	52.4	23.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Pearson Elementary)	58.1	58.3	0.3%
4th Grade Math (Wheaton Area Public School District)	58.1	58.3	0.3%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Pearson Elementary)	45.2	58.3	13.2%
4th Grade Reading (Wheaton Area Public School District)	45.2	58.3	13.2%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Pearson Elementary)	78.6	40.9	37.7%
5th Grade Math (Wheaton Area Public School District)	78.6	40.9	37.7%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Pearson Elementary)	65.5	40.9	24.6%
5th Grade Reading (Wheaton Area Public School District)	65.5	40.9	24.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Pearson Elementary)	48.3	31.8	16.5%
5th Grade Science (Wheaton Area Public School District)	48.3	31.8	16.5%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	182	174	4.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	23	27	17.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	131	10.9%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.3%	47.1%	10.9%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCA-III Math (2023)				MCA-III Reading (2023)				MCA-III Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Pearson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	710 4th Ave N	Wheaton	56296	Traverse County	Wheaton Area Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 563-8282	174	13	12.9	47.1%	131 (75.3%)	1 (0.6%)	27 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.0%)	52.2	453^rd of 843 public elementary schools	46.3%		51.1	490^th of 858 public elementary schools	42.9%	37	61.9	58.3	40.9	53.7	52.4	58.3	40.9	50.8	31.8	31.8	$13,628
Herman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	504 Lois Ave N	Herman	56248	Grant County	Herman-Norcross School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 677-2291	59	5	11.7	57.6%	54 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)				10.5				21.1			$17,973
Big Stone Colony Elementary	Public	K-8	26051 Big Stone Colony Rd	Graceville	56240	Big Stone County	Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 325-5282	16	1	13.5	81.3%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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Student/Teacher Ratio Pearson Elementary

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Impact of COVID-19 on Pearson Elementary

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