Enrollment
743
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lihue, Hawaii, enrolling 743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.2% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #57, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Two or More (35%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lihue's public schools, it stands alongside King Kaumualii Elementary School (524 students): Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 12.5:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Elsie H Wilcox 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 Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School compares
Elsie H Wilcox 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Elsie H Wilcox 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 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
- 2,890
- 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 Lihue
2 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 (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School a good school?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. 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 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.
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