W G Pearson Elementary
Durham, NC
PublicElementary · Grades Pre-K–5 · Magnet
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 53.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | D | C | D |
| School performance score | 51 | 59 | 53 |
| School achievement score | 41.5 | 53.2 | 46.1 |
| Reading and math | 39.4% | 49.2% | 42.4% |
| English learner progress | 25.8% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Science, grades 5 and 8 | 63% | 77.6% | 70% |
| Math, grades 3–8 | 46.6% | 50% | 43.3% |
| Reading, grades 3–8 | 32.3% | 48.3% | 41.4% |
| School growth score | 90.2 | 81.3 | 80.8 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | Met | Met |
| Math performance grade | C | C | D |
| Math performance score | 55 | 55 | 50 |
| Math growth score | 87.4 | 75 | 78.1 |
| Math growth status | Exceeded | Met | Met |
| Reading performance grade | D | C | D |
| Reading performance score | 43 | 55 | 49 |
| Reading growth score | 85.5 | 81.8 | 80.1 |
| Reading growth status | Exceeded | Met | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
0.000 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 3.135 | 3.077 | 0.000 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
182.41 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 206.90 | 92.31 | 182.41 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 337 | 324 |
| Suspended out of school | 3.0% · 10 | 4.6% · 15 |
| Suspended in school | 6.2% · 21 | 8.6% · 28 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
City, Large
Enrollment
348 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino29.3%
White2.3%
Black or African American59.2%
Asian0.6%
Two or More Races8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Year Round
- Title I
- Y
Public school directory
NCES ID 370126000572
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 348 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.4
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24