- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tacoma, WA
The School at Pearl Youth Residence
Federal NCES profile for The School at Pearl Youth Residence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530870002177
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The School at Pearl Youth Residence earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 42
- schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
The School at Pearl Youth Residence has class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The School at Pearl Youth Residence ranks #6 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870002177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
The School at Pearl Youth Residence grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+53.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530870002177 · Tacoma, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 10.5:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
The School at Pearl Youth Residence grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+53.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
The School at Pearl Youth Residence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- This school 21
The School at Pearl Youth Residence
21 students
What this shows The School at Pearl Youth Residence reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How The School at Pearl Youth Residence compares
The School at Pearl Youth Residence is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Washington - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Two or More 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.0%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, The School at Pearl Youth Residence is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The School at Pearl Youth Residence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The School at Pearl Youth Residence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Tacoma
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia Junior High School
Standard public school
619 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elementary School
Standard public school
525 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Geiger Montessori School
Standard public school
521 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Boze Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Birney Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about The School at Pearl Youth Residence
How many students attend The School at Pearl Youth Residence?
The School at Pearl Youth Residence has 21 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The School at Pearl Youth Residence?
The student-teacher ratio at The School at Pearl Youth Residence is 10.5:1, which is 40% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The School at Pearl Youth Residence?
33.3% of students at The School at Pearl Youth Residence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The School at Pearl Youth Residence?
The largest demographic group at The School at Pearl Youth Residence is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The School at Pearl Youth Residence?
The School at Pearl Youth Residence has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The School at Pearl Youth Residence rank among schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, The School at Pearl Youth Residence ranks #6 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides The School at Pearl Youth Residence, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.