At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 298
179
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
49%-1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
PEARSON ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in WHEATON, Minnesota. The school enrolls 179 students. It is part of the WHEATON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
179 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictWHEATON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27155
CityWHEATON
ZIP56296
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID274233001783
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment179
White75.3%
Hispanic / Latino15.5%
Black / African American0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Two or More Races8.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
75.3%
Hispanic
15.5%
Black
0.6%
Two+
8.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.