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Pearson Elementary

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Pearson Elementary ranks 317 th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

317^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Pearson Elementary is a public elementary school in Wheaton, Minnesota, serving 179 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wheaton Area Public School District, which is ranked 217 out of 446 districts in the state.

Pearson Elementary has shown fluctuating performance in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high 5-star rating in 2015-2016 to a low 2-star rating in 2023-2024. However, the school consistently outperforms the district and state in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. In 2024-2025, Pearson Elementary's math proficiency was 64.56%, compared to 43.64% for the district and 45.21% for the state, while its reading proficiency was 50%, compared to 45.93% for the district and 49.59% for the state.

Compared to the nearby Big Stone Colony Elementary and Herman Elementary schools, Pearson Elementary's performance is generally stronger. In 2024-2025, Pearson Elementary's math proficiency was 64.56%, compared to 30% for Big Stone Colony Elementary and 45.45% for Herman Elementary. Its reading proficiency was 50%, compared to 60% for Big Stone Colony Elementary and 36.36% for Herman Elementary.

177

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,628

Per pupil spending ?

44.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

710 4th Ave N
Wheaton, MN 56296-1604

(320) 563-8282

District: Wheaton Area Public School District

Students who attend Pearson Elementary usually attend:

High:

Wheaton Secondary

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

Hispanic:

16.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 40th percentile in 2024 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Minnesota average (57% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 64th (2025) from a 40th-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Minnesota median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg45%

Minnesota avg47%

317^th of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

217^th of 446Wheaton Area Public School District among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	65.7	317 of 872	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.3	525 of 881	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.2	454 of 845	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.1	490 of 858	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.3	250 of 869	71.2%	★★★★☆
2019	62.6	367 of 870	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.7	231 of 847	72.7%	★★★★☆
2017	69.1	280 of 853	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	83.2	76 of 848	91.0%	★★★★★
2015	77.6	146 of 840	82.6%	★★★★☆
2014	72.9	207 of 826	74.9%	★★★★☆
2013	76.9	151 of 824	81.7%	★★★★☆
2012	70.7	216 of 820	73.7%	★★★★☆
2011	60.8	378 of 814	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	77.6	101 of 803	87.4%	★★★★☆
2008	88.7	12 of 781	98.5%	★★★★★
2007	82.7	56 of 777	92.8%	★★★★★
2006	61.6	314 of 756	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	51.3	414 of 685	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	55.3	354 of 676	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2003	49.8	421 of 674	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	63.9	296 of 799	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.0	478 of 809	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.4	448 of 787	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.7	358 of 799	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.6	156 of 783	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	63.0	326 of 787	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.2	331 of 774	57.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	48.0	441 of 793	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.6	357 of 774	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	26.2	526 of 663	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	71.8	155 of 740	79.1%	★★★★☆
2018	82.0	59 of 728	91.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	61.4	331 of 812	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	464 of 826	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.8	573 of 808	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	54.6	397 of 784	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.6	367 of 798	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.6	125 of 779	84.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	50.5	373 of 714	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.0	575 of 730	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.3	542 of 712	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.1	581 of 725	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	61.6	240 of 710	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.8	478 of 722	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.6	301 of 712	57.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)63rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)59th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)48th percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)44th percentile+4 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Math65%+19 vs state

Reading50%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)				MCA-III Reading (2025)				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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	Total
Pearson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	710 4th Ave N	Wheaton	56296	Traverse County	Wheaton Area Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 563-8282	177	17	10.2	44.1%	138 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	65.7	317^th of 872 public elementary schools	63.6%		47.3	525^th of 881 public elementary schools	40.4%	208	56.7	76.9	60.9	64.6	48.3	38.5	65.2	50.0	$13,628
Herman-Norcross Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	504 Lois Ave N	Herman	56248	Grant County	Herman-Norcross Community School	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 677-2291	56	9	5.9	41.1%	48 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)				45.5				36.4	$17,973
Big Stone Colony Elementary	Public	K-8	26051 Big Stone Colony Rd	Graceville	56240	Big Stone County	Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 325-5282	19	2	9.6	84.2%	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				30.0				60.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Pearson Elementary

What schools do graduates of Pearson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pearson Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Wheaton Secondary

What is the racial makeup of Pearson Elementary?

Students at Pearson Elementary are 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Pearson Elementary in?

Wheaton Area Public School District

Is Pearson Elementary a good school?

Pearson Elementary ranks 317^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pearson Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 177 students attended Pearson Elementary.

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