D−
W G Pearson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
3501 Fayettville Street, Durham, NC 27707 · (919) 560-3988 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
319
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about W G Pearson Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 39 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 28.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
3501 Fayettville Street, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K29
Kindergarten57
Grade 159
Grade 237
Grade 351
Grade 442
Grade 544
Enrollment over time
447’20
360’21
333’22
348’23
319’24
Down 28.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 58%Hispanic 29%Two or more races 8%White 4%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.