William M. Pearce Elementary
Pearce Elementary will promote a safe learning environment that engages and inspires leaders who strive for lifelong excellence.
19190 Hwy 281 S #3, San Antonio, TX 78221
FAX: 210.626.0117
Library: 210.882.1605 ext. 1910
Counselor: 210.882.1605 ext. 1950
As early as the 1880’s, People in the area of southern Bexar County began to realize the need for instructional facilities and personnel to teach their children. Several small schools, mostly one room school houses, were built throughout the district. With more families moving in the area and the district becoming larger, a new elementary school was added.
Pearce Elementary was built in 1961. It is named in memory of the district’s first superintendent, William M. Pearce. A new addition took shape in 1969 at Pearce Elementary in the form of eight classrooms and a library. The new main building with offices and 14 classrooms were added to Pearce in the late 1970s.
During his term of office from 1949 to 1960 (at his death), William Pearce devoted his life to the proper organization of the consolidated district in its quest toward educational stability. He placed emphasis on the idea of a well-rounded individual, excelling in all phases of life, especially that of the intellect.