Jim Pearson Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Alexander City, AL Grades PK–02 Town: Distant Alexander City, AL SchoolScore™ C (61.1)
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Jim Pearson Elementary School
Alexander City, AL 35010
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–02 SchoolScore™ C (61.1)
704
Students
41.0
Teachers
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
(256)234-8625
Phone
http://www.alexcityschools.net
Website

Jim Pearson Elementary School is a public school administered by the Alexander City district in Alexander City, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–02.

Key statistics: 704 students enrolled; a 17.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
704.0
State avg: 486.0
▲ 45% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.17:1
State avg: 17:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
60.8%
State avg: 58.6%
▲ 4% worse
School Details
School Name
Jim Pearson Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010003000004
State School ID
AL-102-0030
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1240 Scott Rd
City
Alexander City
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35010
County
Tallapoosa County
Metro Area
Alexander City, AL
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
0103
State Leg. Upper
01030
State Leg. Lower
01081
Latitude
32.93115
Longitude
-85.93025
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
704
Total Students
👩‍🏫
41.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
41.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)41.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 428 60.8%
Not Applicable 428 60.8%
District Info
District Name
Alexander City
LEAID
0100030
State LEA ID
AL-102
Phone
(256)234-8698
Website
http://375 LEE ST
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Alexander City
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$50,091K
Federal Revenue
$9,545K
State Revenue
$23,719K
Local Revenue
$16,827K
Total Expenditure
$48,048K
Instruction Exp.
$21,572K
Support Services
$13,374K
Other Current Exp.
$2,259K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Jim Pearson Elementary School

1
Benjamin Russell High School
Alexander City · High
1.3 mi
2
Alexander City Middle School
Alexander City · Middle
1.4 mi
3
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Alexander City · Elementary
2 mi
4
William L Radney Elementary School
Alexander City · Middle
2.5 mi
5
Horseshoe Bend High School
New Site · Other
9.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jim Pearson Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Jim Pearson Elementary School?
704 students are enrolled at Jim Pearson Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Jim Pearson Elementary School have?
Jim Pearson Elementary School has 41.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Jim Pearson Elementary School serve?
Jim Pearson Elementary School serves grades PK through 02.
Is Jim Pearson Elementary School a charter school?
Jim Pearson Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Jim Pearson Elementary School located in?
Jim Pearson Elementary School is located in the Alexander City, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Jim Pearson Elementary School belong to?
Jim Pearson Elementary School is part of the Alexander City school district.
How much does Alexander City spend per student?
The Alexander City district spends approximately $68,250,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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