W M PEARCE PRI

19190 HWY 281 S #3
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221

www.southsideisd.org/

529 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

W.M. Pearce Primary School is an educational institution located in San Antonio, Texas, serving as a foundational campus within the Southside Independent School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its youngest students, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment where children can build essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. As part of the Southside ISD community, the school emphasizes a commitment to student success, preparing learners for their transition into elementary and middle school settings.

The school’s location on Highway 281 South places it in a key part of the district, serving local families by fostering a supportive culture that values parent involvement and community engagement. By aligning its curriculum with district-wide standards, W.M. Pearce Primary aims to provide a structured and inclusive learning experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Prospective families and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Southside ISD website.

529

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W M PEARCE PRI
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	475
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	1

Hispanic
475 (89.8%)
White
39 (7.4%)
Black
11 (2.1%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SOUTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)882-1605
Website:	http://www.southsideisd.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 1 119

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 110