M E Pearson Elem

www.kckps.org

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

M.E. Pearson Elementary is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Situated on North 11th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local urban community, functioning as part of a district that prioritizes equitable access to education and diverse learning opportunities for its students.

As an elementary institution, M.E. Pearson focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for children in their early formative years. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while leveraging district-wide resources to support student development, foster community engagement, and prepare children for success in secondary education. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, school programs, or academic calendars, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates.

606

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for M E Pearson Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	492
Black	46
Asian	23
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
492 (81.2%)
Black
46 (7.6%)
White
30 (5.0%)
Asian
23 (3.8%)
Two or More
13 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-3150
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for M E Pearson Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for M E Pearson Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	44.1%
Male	339	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)