Enrollment
522
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kapolei, HI
Barbers Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barbers Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000135
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbers Point Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Hawaii schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Kapolei · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbers Point Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbers Point Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Kapolei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barbers Point Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barbers Point Elementary School
Barbers Point Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kapolei, Hawaii, enrolling 522 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 522 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kapolei's public schools, it stands alongside Hookele Elementary School (717 students): Barbers Point Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.9:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Barbers Point 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 Barbers Point Elementary School compares
Barbers Point 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 33% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 18.0%
White 7.9%
Asian 7.9%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Barbers Point 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 Barbers Point 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 Barbers Point 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbers Point 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 Kapolei
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hookele Elementary School
Standard public school
717 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Kapolei Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Mauka Lani Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Standard public school
467 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Makakilo Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 15.1:1 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 (~522 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Barbers Point Elementary School
How many students attend Barbers Point Elementary School?
Barbers Point Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kapolei, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbers Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbers Point Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbers Point Elementary School?
53.3% of students at Barbers Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbers Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barbers Point Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 40.2% of enrollment, in Kapolei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbers Point Elementary School?
Barbers Point Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Barbers Point Elementary School rank among schools in Kapolei?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbers Point Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Kapolei, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kapolei on the city page.
Is Barbers Point Elementary School a good school?
Barbers Point Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Barbers Point 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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