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#1037 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 46% in state

Pearl Stephens Elementary School

Elementary School · Houston County · Warner Robins, GA

A Houston County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

420 Pearl Stephens Way, Warner Robins, GA 31098

  • Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$13,044
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Pearl Stephens Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pearl Stephens 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,660/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warner Robins), 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

$87,398

Median rent

$1,438/mo

College educated

54.6%

Homeownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–80.4 mi176Compare →
Christ School LlcPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–51.0 mi120Compare →
Impacting New Generations AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–81.1 mi25Compare →
Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.2 mi557Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Houston County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#23 of 36
District spending per student
$13,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pearl Stephens Elementary School is listed in Houston County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pearl Stephens Elementary School

Pearl Stephens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Warner Robins, GA, part of Houston County, serving approximately 439 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,037 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pearl Stephens Elementary School

What grades does Pearl Stephens Elementary School serve?

Pearl Stephens Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Pearl Stephens Elementary School?

Pearl Stephens Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Stephens Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Stephens Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pearl Stephens Elementary School rank in GA?

Pearl Stephens Elementary School ranks #1,037 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Pearl Stephens Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pearl Stephens Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Pearl Stephens Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl Stephens Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pearl Stephens Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pearl Stephens Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pearl Stephens Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pearl Stephens Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl Stephens Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Pearl Stephens 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Houston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 31098)
2,890
Area median age
26.9
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 31098; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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