- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aiea, HI
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000151
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl Ridge Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Aiea · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Aiea, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Pearl Ridge Elementary School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 150003000151 · Aiea, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 14.6:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Pearl Ridge Elementary School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Pearl Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 409
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Pearl Ridge Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl Ridge Elementary School compares
Pearl Ridge Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 51% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.0%
Two or More 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.8%
White 5.1%
Largest group: Asian at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Pearl Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Aiea
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gustav H Webling Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Alvah a Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Waimalu Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Aiea Elementary School
Standard public school
265 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Pearl Ridge Elementary School?
Pearl Ridge Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aiea, HI. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Ridge Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl Ridge Elementary School?
19.6% of students at Pearl Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl Ridge Elementary School is Asian at 35.0% of enrollment, in Aiea, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl Ridge Elementary School?
Pearl Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Aiea?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Aiea, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aiea on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Pearl Ridge Elementary School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.