- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wahiawa, HI
Helemano Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Helemano Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000171
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helemano Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Hawaii schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Wahiawa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Helemano Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helemano Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Wahiawa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Helemano Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 150003000171 · Wahiawa, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 10.4:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Helemano Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Helemano 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 417
Helemano Elementary School
417 students
What this shows Helemano Elementary School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helemano Elementary School compares
Helemano 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 6% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 7% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.8%
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 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 27.6%
Two or More 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13.7%
White 7.2%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: Asian at 27.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.3, Helemano 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 Helemano Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helemano 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
Standard public school
598 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
Standard public school
591 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wahiawa Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 13.4:1 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helemano Elementary School
How many students attend Helemano Elementary School?
Helemano Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wahiawa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helemano Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helemano Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 34% lower 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 Helemano Elementary School?
42.2% of students at Helemano Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helemano Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Helemano Elementary School is Asian at 27.6% of enrollment, in Wahiawa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helemano Elementary School?
Helemano Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Helemano Elementary School rank among schools in Wahiawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Helemano Elementary School ranks #4 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 Helemano 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.