- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waipahu, HI
Honowai Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Honowai Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000130
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honowai Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Waipahu · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Honowai Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honowai Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Waipahu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Honowai Elementary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 150003000130 · Waipahu, HI Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 12.6:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Honowai Elementary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Honowai 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 568
Honowai Elementary School
568 students
What this shows Honowai Elementary School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honowai Elementary School compares
Honowai 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 21% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 26% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 53.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 0.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Honowai Elementary School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Honowai 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 | Lower 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 Honowai 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
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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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Honowai Elementary School
How many students attend Honowai Elementary School?
Honowai Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waipahu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honowai Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Honowai Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 20% 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 Honowai Elementary School?
48.5% of students at Honowai Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honowai Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Honowai Elementary School is Asian at 53.3% of enrollment, in Waipahu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honowai Elementary School?
Honowai Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Honowai Elementary School rank among schools in Waipahu?
By Resource Investment Index, Honowai Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Waipahu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waipahu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Honowai 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.