Enrollment
591
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wahiawa, HI
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel K Inouye Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000173
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Wahiawa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel K Inouye Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Wahiawa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.8%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniel K Inouye Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wahiawa, Hawaii, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.8% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Hawaii average.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wahiawa's public schools, it stands alongside Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School (681 students): Daniel K Inouye Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 12.6:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Daniel K Inouye 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 Daniel K Inouye Elementary School compares
Daniel K Inouye 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 66% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 11.7%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Daniel K Inouye Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Daniel K Inouye 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 Daniel K Inouye Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel K Inouye 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 Wahiawa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
Standard public school
681 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Wahiawa Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Helemano Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Kaala Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Iliahi Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 13.6:1 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 (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
How many students attend Daniel K Inouye Elementary School?
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wahiawa, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel K Inouye Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel K Inouye Elementary School is 16:1, which is 13% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel K Inouye Elementary School?
13.8% of students at Daniel K Inouye Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel K Inouye Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel K Inouye Elementary School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Wahiawa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel K Inouye Elementary School?
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel K Inouye Elementary School rank among schools in Wahiawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel K Inouye Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Wahiawa, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wahiawa on the city page.
Is Daniel K Inouye Elementary School a good school?
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Daniel K Inouye 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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