Enrollment
21
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The School at Pearl Youth Residence compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at The School at Pearl Youth Residence
The School at Pearl Youth Residence is a small combined-grade school in Tacoma, Washington, enrolling 21 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, The School at Pearl Youth Residence is leaner than roughly 94% of Washington schools and 40% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Washington schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Two or More (30%) (diversity index 69/100).
Among Tacoma's public schools, it stands alongside Columbia Junior High School (619 students): The School at Pearl Youth Residence is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 20.6:1).
Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students) and Lincoln High School (1,556 students) alongside The School at Pearl Youth Residence.
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 The School at Pearl Youth Residence compares
The School at Pearl Youth Residence on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tacoma School District, which includes The School at Pearl Youth Residence.
$17,575
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~21 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is The School at Pearl Youth Residence a good school?
The School at Pearl Youth Residence earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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