W.G. Pearson Elementary School

W G Pearson Elementary is a magnet school located in Durham, NC, with around 375 students.

W.G. Pearson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

3501 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC

Campus Hills Neighborhood

Durham Public Schools

348 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Christy Boykin

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
32%

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
Teachers in First or Second Year 20.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

452:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.4%	Female 45.6%
Black 59.5%	Hispanic 31.8%
Two or more races 5.4%	White 3%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

1/23/2026

W.G. Pearson Elementary is a fantastic school. I've seen significant growth in my daughter's education in her very first year here. Teachers are warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and well equipped. There are many ways to get involved as parents, and Principal Dorsey is extremely communicative on this...

5.0 parent

10/9/2024

W.G. Pearson is an excellent school because it fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and community involvement, creating a well-rounded educational...

5.0 parent

9/28/2024

I have had two students come through WG Pearson and both have done well academically and have been well-supported by the teachers. The staff cares about the students and Principal Dorsey is dedicated to improving test scores and engaging families. Any issues that arise are addressed quickly. The tra...

5.0 parent

9/27/2024

Mis hijos estudian en esta escuela y me encanta

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W.G. Pearson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Durham, NC and is served by the Durham Public Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 348 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. W.G. Pearson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $314,238. Discover additional schools in the area, like Durham School of Technology, Hillside High School, J D Clement Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near W.G. Pearson Elementary School.

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