- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 150003000173 · Wahiawa, HI Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 16:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Daniel K Inouye 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 591
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Daniel K Inouye Elementary School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel K Inouye Elementary School compares
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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.
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Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
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Wahiawa Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Helemano Elementary School
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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
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 (~591 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), up 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.