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W G Pearson Elementary

3501 Fayettville Street, Durham, NC 27707, United States

+1 (919) 560-3988

http://www.pearson.dpsnc.net/

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W G Pearson Elementary Overview

About This School

W G Pearson Elementary is a public elementary in Durham, North Carolina, serving 319 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $49,907. Students are composed of 56% male and 44% female. The student body is 58% Black, 29% Hispanic, 8% Two or More Races, 4% White, and 1% Asian.

319

Total Students

PK-5

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Durham County

Students per Counselor

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W G Pearson Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

Students per Counselor

W G Pearson Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,907

City Avg: $50,206

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio9:1

Students per Counselor:1

W G Pearson Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

56.43%

Male

43.57%

Female

Total Enrollment: 319 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White4.39%

Hispanic29.15%

Asian0.94%

Black57.68%

Two or More Races7.84%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About W G Pearson Elementary

Q: What is W G Pearson Elementary?

A: W G Pearson Elementary is a elementary public located in Durham.

Q: How many students attend W G Pearson Elementary?

A: W G Pearson Elementary has approximately 319 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at W G Pearson Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at W G Pearson Elementary is 9:1.

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Detailed Information about W G Pearson Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About W G Pearson Elementary - Durham, NC

Quick Facts about W G Pearson Elementary
School Name	W G Pearson Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	3501 Fayettville Street, Durham, NC 27707, Durham, NC
County	Durham County
Phone	+1 (919) 560-3988
Total Students	319
Student-Teacher Ratio	9:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about W G Pearson Elementary

What is W G Pearson Elementary?

W G Pearson Elementary is a elementary public located in Durham.

How many students attend W G Pearson Elementary?

W G Pearson Elementary has approximately 319 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at W G Pearson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at W G Pearson Elementary is 9:1.

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