Enrollment
409
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pearl Ridge Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Pearl Ridge Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aiea, Hawaii, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and Two or More (33%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Aiea's public schools, it stands alongside Gustav H Webling Elementary School (436 students): Pearl Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Pearl Ridge Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pearl Ridge Elementary School compares
Pearl Ridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Pearl Ridge Elementary School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pearl Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Pearl Ridge Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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