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Pearl Stephens Elementary School

420 PEARL STEPHENS WAY WARNER ROBINS GA 31098

Top 25% School in Georgia

Ranked 31 of 194 in Georgia

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About Pearl Stephens Elementary School

Pearl Stephens Elementary School, established in 1953 in Warner Robins, Georgia, embraces a legacy of community and excellence. Named for Pearl Stephens, a generous educator and local leader who donated the land for its founding, the school upholds a strong historical heritage.It serves grades 3–5 within Houston County Schools, proudly known as the Warriors, donning red and blue, and living by the motto “Building Bridges for Success”.Its mission emphasizes cultivating confident, self-directed lifelong learners, while its vision focuses on inspiring, engaging, and developing high-achieving Warriors.Highlighted as a 2004 Georgia School of Excellence and a 2009 Title I Distinguished School, Pearl Stephens also recently earned the 2025 Military Flagship School Award.

Pearl Stephens Elementary School Contact Information

Address

420 PEARL STEPHENS WAY WARNER ROBINS GA 31098

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Phone

(478) 929-7895

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 53% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
462
Total Students
$66256
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 31 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pearl Stephens Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Early dismissal at 12:30 PM.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 13%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 15.6%
Black 63.4%
Two+ Races 7.4%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
13%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
15.6%
Black
63.4%
Two+ Races
7.4%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 462
50.9%
235 Female
49.1%
227 Male

Student Population

462 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In March 2025, Pearl Stephens Elementary was honored with the Georgia Department of Education’s Military Flagship School Award, recognizing its outstanding support for military-connected students and families.

FAQ

Q1. What enrichment programs are available?

Ans. Pearl Stephens offers a Gifted & Talented program to challenge and engage advanced learners.

Q2. Who is the current principal and what’s the leadership history?

Ans. Principal Gloria Smith has led PSES since 2016. Prior leaders include Amanda Brantley (2014–2016), Deborah Moore-Sanders (2010–2014), Marion Ford (2002–2010), Alton Mattox (1994–2002), and earlier principals.

Q3. How many students attend and how does the school compare academically?

Ans. The school enrolls approximately 462 students in grades 3–5 and is rated average, scoring 5/10 on GreatSchools compared to similar schools in Georgia.

Q4. What unique features or historical contributions does the school have?

Ans. The school grounds include an adapted playground built in 1992 for students with special needs,a notable community-supported addition.

Q5. What cultural or historical significance underlies the school’s founding?

Ans. Pearl Stephens Elementary was named after Pearl J. Stephens, who donated the land to build the first tax-supported African American school in Warner Robins—highlighting her dedication and “Drum Major for good” legacy.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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