Hilder Pearson Elementary

Hilder Pearson was built in 1951. The current campus consists of 4 separate buildings, including 4 portable classrooms, with multiple points of entry which makes safety and security difficult to manage. There is no separate gym and cafeteria space which creates scheduling issues for specialist classes like physical education. There are no dedicated areas for small group or individualized instruction outside of the classroom. The school is also situated on a busy road and is on a multi-level, narrow property. Architect and design experts note that the size and shape of the property make replacement on the current location very difficult. Any replacement or modernization will displace students for several years.