- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irvington, AL
Pearl Haskew Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pearl Haskew Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237001620
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl Haskew Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl Haskew Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Haskew Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Irvington, AL.
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
NCES ID 010237001620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Pearl Haskew Elementary held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010237001620 · Irvington, AL Other · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 19.5:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Pearl Haskew Elementary held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pearl Haskew Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 546
Pearl Haskew Elementary
546 students
What this shows Pearl Haskew Elementary reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl Haskew Elementary compares
Pearl Haskew Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Alabama - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Pearl Haskew Elementary is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl Haskew Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl Haskew Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Irvington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl Haskew Elementary
How many students attend Pearl Haskew Elementary?
Pearl Haskew Elementary has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irvington, AL. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Haskew Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Haskew Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl Haskew Elementary?
59.8% of students at Pearl Haskew Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl Haskew Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pearl Haskew Elementary is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Irvington, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl Haskew Elementary?
Pearl Haskew Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pearl Haskew Elementary rank among schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Haskew Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Irvington, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irvington on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Pearl Haskew Elementary, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.