- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honolulu, HI
Aina Haina Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aina Haina Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000227
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aina Haina Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Hawaii schools.
- #10 of 53
- schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Aina Haina Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aina Haina Elementary School ranks #10 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Aina Haina Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 150003000227 · Honolulu, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 13:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Aina Haina Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Aina Haina 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 351
Aina Haina Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Aina Haina Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aina Haina Elementary School compares
Aina Haina 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 68% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 29% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Two or More 36.8%
Asian 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
White 11.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.5%
Largest group: Two or More at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Aina Haina Elementary School is more 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 Aina Haina Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aina Haina 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 Honolulu
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maemae Elementary School
Standard public school
667 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Salt Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Makalapa Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aina Haina Elementary School
How many students attend Aina Haina Elementary School?
Aina Haina Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aina Haina Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aina Haina Elementary School is 13:1, which is 8% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 17% 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 Aina Haina Elementary School?
12.9% of students at Aina Haina Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aina Haina Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aina Haina Elementary School is Two or More at 36.8% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aina Haina Elementary School?
Aina Haina Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Aina Haina Elementary School rank among schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Aina Haina Elementary School ranks #10 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Honolulu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Aina Haina 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.