Excellent
#101 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 7% in state
Based on limited data
Jim Pearson Elementary School
Elementary School · Alexander City · Alexander City, AL
An Alexander City elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1240 Scott Rd, Alexander City, AL 35010
- Reading 86% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Jim Pearson Elementary School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jim Pearson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,647/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexander City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,744
Median home value
$129,500
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob's LadderPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alexander City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jim Pearson Elementary School is listed in Alexander City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jim Pearson Elementary School
Jim Pearson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alexander City, AL, part of Alexander City, serving approximately 739 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jim Pearson Elementary School
What grades does Jim Pearson Elementary School serve?
Jim Pearson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jim Pearson Elementary School?
Jim Pearson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Pearson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Pearson Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jim Pearson Elementary School rank in AL?
Jim Pearson Elementary School ranks #101 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Jim Pearson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jim Pearson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jim Pearson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jim Pearson Elementary School has 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Jim Pearson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jim Pearson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jim Pearson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jim Pearson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jim Pearson Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Jim Pearson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tallapoosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (256) 234-8625
- Area population (ZIP 35010)
- 19,619
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35010; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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