Pearman Elementary School

www.cleveland.k12.ms.us

186 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Pearman Elementary School, located at 306 Merritt Drive in Cleveland, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational institution within the Cleveland School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Cleveland community, reflecting the values and educational goals of the Mississippi Delta region. Pearman Elementary emphasizes inclusive classroom practices and often engages in initiatives designed to encourage student participation and parental involvement. By providing a structured curriculum and access to essential resources, the school strives to prepare its student body for future academic challenges, aiming to equip every child with the fundamental skills required for long-term educational success.

186

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	19
Black	141
Asian	1
Two or More	9

Black
141 (75.8%)
Hispanic
19 (10.2%)
White
16 (8.6%)
Two or More
9 (4.8%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Cleveland School District
Phone:	(662)843-4484
Website:	http://www.cleveland.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 30