Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Garland ISD

Nita Pearson Elementary

5201 Nita Pearson Dr, Rowlett, TX 75088 · (972) 463-7568

B
86 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 20 points from 2025Up from a D (66) in 2025.
450students
16.5students per teacher
94.2%attendance
22ndof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Garland ISD schools
BCAACBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Nita Pearson Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 70

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 86

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 87

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Nita Pearson Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Garland ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level57%
Meets grade level33%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level10%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

450students in 2024–25Down 17% from 544 the year before
16.5students per teacher27 full-time teachers
22.6average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
5.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,643average teacher base pay
75.3%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
15.8%English learners
0.2%in gifted & talented
13.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 47.1%Hispanic 29.6%White 11.3%Two or More Races 6%Asian 5.8%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Garland ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Nita Pearson Elementary.

Under constructionRowlett Municipal ComplexSpring 2027 · 1.9 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BSteadham ElementaryGarland ISD · 83 · 0.8 mi CDoris Cullins-Lake Pointe ElementaryRockwall ISD · 76 · 0.9 mi AHerfurth ElementaryGarland ISD · 91 · 1.2 mi AKeeley ElementaryGarland ISD · 93 · 2.0 mi CKatherine Stephens ElementaryGarland ISD · 76 · 2.3 mi BLiberty Grove ElementaryGarland ISD · 87 · 2.8 mi PWesleyan Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 2.0 mi PPrimrose School of RowlettPrivate · PK–K · 2.0 mi PKiddie Academy of RockwallPrivate · Ungraded · 3.8 mi
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Questions about Nita Pearson Elementary

What is Nita Pearson Elementary’s TEA rating?

Nita Pearson Elementary earned a B (86 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (66) in 2025.

What grades does Nita Pearson Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 5201 Nita Pearson Dr in Rowlett.

How many students go to Nita Pearson Elementary?

450 students in 2024–25, down 17% from 544 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does Nita Pearson Elementary compare with other Garland ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 22nd of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Nita Pearson Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Garland ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.