- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hilo, HI
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000037
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Hawaii schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Hilo · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Hilo, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 150003000037 · Hilo, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.6:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Chiefess Kapiolani 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 354
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School compares
Chiefess Kapiolani 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 65% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 26% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 36.4%
Two or More 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Asian 11.9%
White 4.0%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Chiefess Kapiolani 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 Chiefess Kapiolani 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 Chiefess Kapiolani 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 Hilo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waiakea Elementary School
Standard public school
706 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hilo Union Elementary School
Standard public school
449 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Connections - New Century Pcs
Standard public school
352 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Keaukaha Elementary School
Standard public school
341 students 11.8:1 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
How many students attend Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hilo, HI. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is 12.6:1, 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 Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School?
65.9% of students at Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 36.4% of enrollment, in Hilo, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School rank among schools in Hilo?
By Resource Investment Index, Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Hilo, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hilo on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Chiefess Kapiolani 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.