Pearson Elementary

Pearson Elementary serves 179 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Wheaton, Minnesota, offering a close-knit educational environment with a favorable 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio supported by 17 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned recognition as a strong performer, ranking #494 out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide and placing in the 76th percentile with a 7.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. Academically, Pearson Elementary demonstrates solid performance with 52% of students achieving proficient or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics across all tested grades.

The school's consistent performance in both core subject areas reflects a balanced approach to elementary education that serves its rural student population well. Located on 4th Avenue North in Traverse County, Pearson Elementary operates within a community where the median household income is $54,329 and median home values average $97,800. The surrounding area maintains a low poverty rate of 9%, contributing to a stable learning environment.

The school serves families in this remote rural setting of western Minnesota, where the tight-knit community of fewer than 2,000 residents values educational opportunity and student success.

With an enrollment of 179 students, Pearson Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Pearson Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.