- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aiea, HI
Aiea Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aiea Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000178
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aiea Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Aiea · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Aiea Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aiea Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Aiea, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Aiea Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 150003000178 · Aiea, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 13.9:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Aiea Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Aiea Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 265
Aiea Elementary School
265 students
What this shows Aiea Elementary School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aiea Elementary School compares
Aiea Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 71% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
91.7%
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
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 11.3%
White 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Aiea Elementary School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aiea Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aiea Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Waimalu Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 10.1:1 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aiea Elementary School
How many students attend Aiea Elementary School?
Aiea Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aiea, HI. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aiea Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 11% 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 Aiea Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Aiea Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aiea Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aiea Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 60.8% of enrollment, in Aiea, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aiea Elementary School?
Aiea Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aiea Elementary School rank among schools in Aiea?
By Resource Investment Index, Aiea Elementary School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Aiea 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.