Pearl Ridge Elementary School

98-940 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pearl Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 10% in HI
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pearl Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Pearl Ridge Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pearl Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl Ridge Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#22 out of 292 schools
(Top 10%)
67%
38%
74%
52%
65-69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
24%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
10%
25%
Two or more races
32%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pearl Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl Ridge Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Pearl Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waimalu Elementary School, Alvah A Scott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Pearl Ridge Elementary School?
404 students attend Pearl Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Pearl Ridge Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl Ridge Elementary School?
Pearl Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pearl Ridge Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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