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Pearsontown Elementary School

4915 Barbee Road
Durham, NC 27713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pearsontown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pearsontown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pearsontown Elementary School's student population of 726 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
726 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pearsontown Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearsontown Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#161 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pearsontown Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pearsontown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pearsontown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pearsontown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pearsontown Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pearsontown Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pearsontown Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
33%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pearsontown Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pearsontown Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pearsontown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pearsontown Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Pearsontown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pearsontown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pearsontown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearsontown Elementary School's ranking?
Pearsontown Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Pearsontown Elementary School?
726 students attend Pearsontown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pearsontown Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearsontown Elementary School?
Pearsontown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pearsontown Elementary School offer ?
Pearsontown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pearsontown Elementary School part of?
Pearsontown Elementary School is part of Durham School District.
In what neighborhood is Pearsontown Elementary School located?
Pearsontown Elementary School is located in the Orindo Drive Robinwood Bellgreen Road neighborhood of Durham, NC.

School Reviews
5   3/9/2007
My daughter is in 4th grade and goes to Pearsontown Elem and I love it. Last year she attended Oak Grove (from 1st-3rd grade) only her first grade year was commendable. I was so fustrated with her 3rd grade teacher (and administration - she had 2 principles and an interim that year)I asked everyone I knew for help to find a new school.Pearsontown was recommended everytime. The administration is very supportive of the teachers and the teachers support the parents and the students and even the parents are very visible supporting the administration, teachers and students. This school has a great sense of community. I am very pleased. My daughter has done very well. When problems arise they are proactive and put things in place to assist.
- Posted by Parent - ronda

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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