Enrollment
701
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ewa Beach, HI
Ewa Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ewa Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000132
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ewa Beach Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Hawaii schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Ewa Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ewa Beach Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ewa Beach Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Ewa Beach, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ewa Beach Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ewa Beach Elementary School
Ewa Beach Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, enrolling 701 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 701 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 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is led by Two or More (23%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 80/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ewa Beach's public schools, it stands alongside Ewa Elementary School (1,226 students): Ewa Beach Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 19.2:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Ewa Beach 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 Ewa Beach Elementary School compares
Ewa Beach 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 39% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 23.3%
Asian 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
White 15.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13.1%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Two or More at 23.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.4, Ewa Beach 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 Ewa Beach 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 Ewa Beach Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower 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 Ewa Beach 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 Ewa Beach
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ewa Elementary School
Standard public school
1,226 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Holomua Elementary School
Standard public school
1,107 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Keoneula Elementary School
Standard public school
900 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kaimiloa Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Point Elementary School
Standard public school
561 students 17:1 students per teacher
Pohakea Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 15.4:1 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 (~701 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ewa Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Ewa Beach Elementary School?
Ewa Beach Elementary School has 701 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ewa Beach, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ewa Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ewa Beach Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ewa Beach Elementary School?
24.3% of students at Ewa Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ewa Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ewa Beach Elementary School is Two or More at 23.3% of enrollment, in Ewa Beach, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ewa Beach Elementary School?
Ewa Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Ewa Beach Elementary School rank among schools in Ewa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ewa Beach Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Ewa Beach, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ewa Beach on the city page.
Is Ewa Beach Elementary School a good school?
Ewa Beach Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Ewa Beach 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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