- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lihue, HI
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000094
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lihue · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lihue, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 150003000094 · Lihue, HI Other · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 14.9:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Elsie H Wilcox 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 743
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
743 students
What this shows Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School compares
Elsie H Wilcox 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 4% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
Two or More 35.3%
Asian 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 16.2%
White 3.8%
Largest group: Two or More at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Elsie H Wilcox 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 Elsie H Wilcox 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsie H Wilcox 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 Lihue
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
How many students attend Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lihue, HI. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is Two or More at 35.3% of enrollment, in Lihue, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School rank among schools in Lihue?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lihue, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lihue on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Elsie H Wilcox 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.