Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pearl City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pearl City Elementary School serves the northwest part of Pearl City, HI, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, as the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 1 mile, with the furthest edge being 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearl City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pearl City Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pearl City Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl City Elementary School is 0.79, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 292 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
29%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
15%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl City Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl City Elementary School is ranked #46 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Pearl City Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Momilani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Pearl City Elementary School?
396 students attend Pearl City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Pearl City Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearl City Elementary School?
Pearl City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl City Elementary School offer ?
Pearl City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl City Elementary School part of?
Pearl City Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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