Enrollment
433
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aiea, HI
Alvah a Scott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alvah a Scott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000147
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvah a Scott Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Hawaii schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Aiea · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvah a Scott Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvah a Scott Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Aiea, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alvah a Scott Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alvah a Scott Elementary School
Alvah a Scott Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Aiea, Hawaii, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Hawaii schools and 18% above the 14.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.8% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #67, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (32%) and Two or More (22%) (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Aiea's public schools, it stands alongside Gustav H Webling Elementary School (436 students): Alvah a Scott Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 16.1:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Alvah a Scott Elementary School.
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 Alvah a Scott Elementary School compares
Alvah a Scott Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 3% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 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.
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
Asian 32.3%
Two or More 22.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
White 5.5%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Alvah a Scott Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Alvah a Scott Elementary School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
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 Alvah a Scott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvah a Scott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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
Aiea Elementary School
Standard public school
265 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alvah a Scott Elementary School
How many students attend Alvah a Scott Elementary School?
Alvah a Scott Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aiea, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvah a Scott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvah a Scott Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alvah a Scott Elementary School?
38.8% of students at Alvah a Scott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvah a Scott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alvah a Scott Elementary School is Asian at 32.3% of enrollment, in Aiea, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvah a Scott Elementary School?
Alvah a Scott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alvah a Scott Elementary School rank among schools in Aiea?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvah a Scott Elementary School ranks #5 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.
Is Alvah a Scott Elementary School a good school?
Alvah a Scott Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Hawaii 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 Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Alvah a Scott 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.
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