W G Pearson Elementary
Public
Elementary Grades PK–5
Part of Durham Public Schools
3501 Fayettville Street, Durham, NC 27707 · (919) 560-3988
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Academic performance
Math proficiency2.5%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 47.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
319Students enrolled
10:1Student–teacher ratio
97%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K29
Kindergarten57
Grade 159
Grade 237
Grade 351
Grade 442
Grade 544
Students
Black · 58%184
Hispanic · 29%93
Two or more races · 8%25
White · 4%14
Asian · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
447’20
360’21
333’22
348’23
319’24
Location
3501 Fayettville Street Durham
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.