Enrollment
212
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waimanalo, HI
Blanche Pope Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blanche Pope Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000022
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanche Pope Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Hawaii schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Waimanalo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanche Pope Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanche Pope Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waimanalo, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.4%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blanche Pope Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blanche Pope Elementary School
Blanche Pope Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Waimanalo, Hawaii, enrolling 212 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.4% of students qualify for free meals, 96% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waimanalo's public schools, it stands alongside Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School (344 students): Blanche Pope Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 10.4:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Blanche Pope 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 Blanche Pope Elementary School compares
Blanche Pope 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 96% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 7.1%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Blanche Pope Elementary School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Blanche Pope 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 Blanche Pope 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanche Pope 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 Waimanalo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~212 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blanche Pope Elementary School
How many students attend Blanche Pope Elementary School?
Blanche Pope Elementary School has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waimanalo, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanche Pope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanche Pope Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 20% 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 Blanche Pope Elementary School?
78.4% of students at Blanche Pope Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanche Pope Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blanche Pope Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 73.1% of enrollment, in Waimanalo, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanche Pope Elementary School?
Blanche Pope Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Blanche Pope Elementary School rank among public schools in Waimanalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanche Pope Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waimanalo, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waimanalo on the city page.
Is Blanche Pope Elementary School a good school?
Blanche Pope Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Hawaii schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Blanche Pope 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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