- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Hawaiian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hawaiian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060162000017
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawaiian Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hawaiian Gardens · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawaiian Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawaiian Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hawaiian Gardens, CA.
School address
District: Abc Unified · California
NCES ID 060162000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Hawaiian Elementary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 060162000017 · Hawaiian Gardens, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 19.9:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Cerritos High (1,996 students)
Hawaiian Elementary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hawaiian Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cerritos High
Cerritos High
1,996 students
- Gahr (Richard)
Gahr (Richard) High
1,631 students
- Artesia High
Artesia High
1,384 students
- Whitney (Gretc
Whitney (Gretchen) High
1,024 students
- Leal (Frank C. 774
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
774 students
- This school 298
Hawaiian Elementary
298 students
What this shows Hawaiian Elementary reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawaiian Elementary compares
Hawaiian Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$17,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%
Two or More 30.5%
Asian 2.3%
White 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Hawaiian Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Abc Unified reports $17,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawaiian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahr (Richard) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Artesia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawaiian Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Hawaiian Gardens
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawaiian Elementary
How many students attend Hawaiian Elementary?
Hawaiian Elementary has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hawaiian Gardens, CA. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawaiian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawaiian Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawaiian Elementary?
82.6% of students at Hawaiian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawaiian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hawaiian Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Hawaiian Gardens, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawaiian Elementary?
Hawaiian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Hawaiian Elementary rank among public schools in Hawaiian Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawaiian Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hawaiian Gardens, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Abc Unified?
Besides Hawaiian Elementary, Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students), Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students), and Artesia High (1,384 students). See the Abc Unified district page for the complete list.