William A Pearson Elementary

Summary:

William A Pearson Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in South Lyon, Michigan, serving 565 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the South Lyon Community Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 610 districts in the state, Pearson Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan.

Pearson Elementary's students perform significantly better than state and district averages on standardized tests, with 62.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.6% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school's strengths are particularly evident in Math and Science, where 5th-grade proficiency rates exceed 60%. Additionally, Pearson Elementary has a more diverse student population than many surrounding schools, with 20.18% of students identifying as non-White, and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 7.4% to 12.9% over the past five years.

While Pearson Elementary outperforms other schools in the South Lyon Community Schools district, its performance still lags behind the top-ranked elementary schools in the neighboring Northville Public Schools district, such as Thornton Creek Elementary. The school also faces some challenges, with performance gaps for certain subgroups, such as special education and low-socioeconomic status students, indicating a need for targeted interventions and additional support to ensure all students reach their full potential.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

57900 11 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178-9732

(248) 573-8750

District: South Lyon Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,320

Students who attend William A Pearson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Centennial Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 553

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.6%

Asian:

8.1%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William A Pearson Elementary ranks better than 92.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the South Lyon Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.82. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.6%), Asian (8.1%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William A Pearson Elementary is 18.1, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the South Lyon Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare William A Pearson Elementary employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William A Pearson Elementary is $12,320. 6 elementary schools in the South Lyon Community Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William A Pearson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks William A Pearson Elementary 116^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See William A Pearson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

South Lyon Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Lyon Community Schools 78^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for William A Pearson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at William A Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	79.34	239^th	1408	83.0%
2021	89.41	74^th	1153	93.6%
2022	90.06	102^nd	1344	92.4%
2023	89.61	119^th	1470	91.9%
2024	89.82	116^th	1486	92.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at William A Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.43	141^st	195	27.7%
2024	40.04	138^th	225	38.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William A Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	58.25	415^th	1134	63.4%
2023	28.26	986^th	1350	27.0%
2024	57.55	504^th	1381	63.5%

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Rank History for Female students at William A Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	70.89	281^st	1171	76.0%
2021	81.08	117^th	902	87.0%
2022	86.99	97^th	1106	91.2%
2023	86.33	120^th	1321	90.9%
2024	87.66	102^nd	1342	92.4%

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Rank History for Male students at William A Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	81.14	165^th	1196	86.2%
2021	88.61	58^th	915	93.7%
2022	88.81	87^th	1139	92.4%
2023	87.66	108^th	1334	91.9%
2024	86.06	136^th	1347	89.9%

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Rank History for White students at William A Pearson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	71.86	270^th	1128	76.1%
2021	84.63	97^th	1005	90.3%
2022	84.67	120^th	1102	89.1%
2023	82.97	156^th	1198	87.0%
2024	83.26	151^st	1204	87.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, May 16, 2019

Non white kids are getting bullied in this school. My kids comes home crying most of the days. He complains he does not have friends and kids in lower grade call him names in recess. The lunch time is like free for all environments. Close Quote

Enrollment information for William A Pearson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	490	20	22	24	24	580
2019	518	18	21	32	25	614
2020	502	11	27	33	27	600
2021	416	10	27	32	28	513
2022	404	11	42	31	27	515
2023	451	14	43	32	25	565
2024	429	16	45	34	29	553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William A Pearson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	580	28.0	20.6	19.1
2019	614	29.9	20.5	18.4
2020	600	29.7	20.1	16.5
2021	513	31.9	16.0	16
2022	515	27.3	18.8	16.3
2023	565	29.2	19.3	17.3
2024	553	30.5	18.1	17.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William A Pearson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	580	28.0	20.6	19.1
2019	614	29.9	20.5	18.4
2020	600	29.7	20.1	16.5
2021	513	31.9	16.0	16
2022	515	27.3	18.8	16.3
2023	565	29.2	19.3	17.3
2024	553	30.5	18.1	17.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William A Pearson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$197 (2.4%)	$8,139 (97.6%)	$8,336
2020	$206 (2.3%)	$8,601 (97.7%)	$8,807
2021	$652 (6.2%)	$9,861 (93.8%)	$10,513
2022	$357 (3.2%)	$10,675 (96.8%)	$11,032
2023	$1,204 (9.8%)	$11,116 (90.2%)	$12,320

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William A Pearson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 239^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 119^th of 1470 Elementary schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William A Pearson Elementary)	56.9	65.5	8.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Lyon Community Schools)	53	54.4	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (William A Pearson Elementary)	59	70.2	11.2%
3rd Grade Math (South Lyon Community Schools)	51.2	65	13.8%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William A Pearson Elementary)	62.5	68.6	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Lyon Community Schools)	59.5	65	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (William A Pearson Elementary)	58.3	59.8	1.5%
4th Grade Math (South Lyon Community Schools)	56.3	61.3	5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William A Pearson Elementary)	71.4	67.3	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Lyon Community Schools)	61.9	60.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (William A Pearson Elementary)	43.9	61.8	17.9%
5th Grade Math (South Lyon Community Schools)	41.4	49.5	8.1%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (William A Pearson Elementary)	52	36.7	15.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Lyon Community Schools)	29.9	25.5	4.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	614	565	8%
African American	18	14	22.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	21	43	104.8%
Hispanic	32	32
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	518	451	12.9%
Two or More Races	25	25
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.4%	17.3%	1.1%

Schools Near William A Pearson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William A Pearson Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	57900 11 Mile Rd	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 573-8750	553	31	18.1	17.9%	429 (77.6%)	16 (2.9%)	34 (6.1%)	45 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.2%)	89.8	116^th of 1486 public elementary schools	92.2%		89.6	119^th of 1470 public elementary schools	91.9%	3	62.1	75.0	66.7	63.2	65.2	56.5	63.0	41.7	$12,320	$1,204	$11,116
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School	Public	K-5	24650 Collingwood Dr	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 573-8650	580	36	16.0	11.2%	431 (74.3%)	8 (1.4%)	15 (2.6%)	101 (17.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	85.8	176^th of 1486 public elementary schools	88.2%		83.6	201^st of 1470 public elementary schools	86.3%	25	57.4	80.0	69.7	62.8	75.8	63.2	68.8	19.5	$15,689	$980	$14,710
Frank E Bartlett School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	350 School St	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 573-8300	480	27	17.7	21.7%	389 (81.0%)	11 (2.3%)	25 (5.2%)	41 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	59.5	559^th of 1486 public elementary schools	62.4%		73.2	344^th of 1470 public elementary schools	76.6%	215	50.6	43.5	47.6	61.7	35.5	32.9	54.9	17.1	$12,814	$804	$12,010
Sayre Elementary School	Public	K-5	23000 Valerie St	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 573-8500	475	27	17.7	16.2%	409 (86.1%)	7 (1.5%)	20 (4.2%)	17 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	78.9	266^th of 1486 public elementary schools	82.1%		76.7	303^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	79.4%	37	57.3	71.0	62.8	56.0	63.8	48.8	53.5	24.4	$12,612	$818	$11,794
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School	Public	K-5	56775 Rice St	New Hudson	48165	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 573-8400	441	26	16.7	14.1%	247 (56.0%)	28 (6.3%)	6 (1.4%)	138 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	71.9	376^th of 1486 public elementary schools	74.7%		69.5	397^th of 1470 public elementary schools	73.0%	21	50.0	62.3	60.3	64.3	44.2	31.0	56.9	27.6	$14,301	$3,172	$11,129
Kent Lake Elementary School	Public	K-5	30181 Kent Lake Rd	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 573-8350	524	33	16.0	23.9%	426 (81.3%)	7 (1.3%)	33 (6.3%)	39 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	79.4	258^th of 1486 public elementary schools	82.6%		77.5	289^th of 1470 public elementary schools	80.3%	31	52.1	55.7	60.0	60.6	65.9	61.3	56.3	25.0	$13,335	$889	$12,446
William A Brummer Elementary School	Public	K-5	9919 N Rushton Rd	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 573-8520	475	28	17.0	19.8%	429 (90.3%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	72.8	360^th of 1486 public elementary schools	75.8%		78.8	265^th of 1470 public elementary schools	82.0%	95	53.3	58.5	56.0	57.3	64.9	40.0	49.3	21.3	$11,850	$533	$11,317
Deerfield Elementary School	Public	K-4	26500 Wixom Rd	Novi	48374	Oakland County	Novi Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 449-1700	468	25	18.5	7.5%	163 (34.8%)	21 (4.5%)	16 (3.4%)	241 (51.5%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.3%)	92.5	72^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.9	83^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	94.4%	11	57.0	71.0		76.7	86.6				$14,466	$630	$13,836
Wixom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 N Wixom Rd	Wixom	48393	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 956-3400	425	24	17.7	37.6%	247 (58.1%)	59 (13.9%)	56 (13.2%)	37 (8.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	73	356^th of 1486 public elementary schools	76.0%		77.7	284^th of 1470 public elementary schools	80.7%	72	52.5	57.7	56.3	56.5	55.6	54.7	54.7	17.2	$13,493	$1,065	$12,428
Salem Elementary School	Public	K-5	7806 Salem Rd	Northville	48168	Wayne County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 573-8450	339	23	14.4	36.9%	272 (80.2%)	13 (3.8%)	10 (2.9%)	26 (7.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	60.4	545^th of 1486 public elementary schools	63.3%		63.5	499^th of 1470 public elementary schools	66.1%	46	19.7	54.4	52.4	39.3	61.4	46.0	54.8	21.0	$16,069	$692	$15,377

Frequently Asked Questions about William A Pearson Elementary

What schools do graduates of William A Pearson Elementary attend?

Students who attend William A Pearson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Centennial Middle School

How many students attend William A Pearson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 553 students attended William A Pearson Elementary.

Is William A Pearson Elementary a good school?

Yes. William A Pearson Elementary ranks in the top 7.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of William A Pearson Elementary?

Students at William A Pearson Elementary are 78% White, 8% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is William A Pearson Elementary in?

South Lyon Community Schools

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