- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kapolei, HI
Hookele Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hookele Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000300
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hookele Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Kapolei · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hookele Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hookele Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Kapolei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Hookele Elementary School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 150003000300 · Kapolei, HI Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 14.9:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Hookele Elementary School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Hookele 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 717
Hookele Elementary School
717 students
What this shows Hookele Elementary School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hookele Elementary School compares
Hookele 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 49% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
40.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 717 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 23.3%
Asian 21.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 17.9%
White 8.5%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 25.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.4, Hookele 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 Hookele 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 | Similar 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 Hookele 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 Kapolei
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kapolei Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Mauka Lani Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Barbers Point Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Standard public school
467 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Makakilo Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 15.1:1 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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hookele Elementary School
How many students attend Hookele Elementary School?
Hookele Elementary School has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kapolei, HI. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hookele Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hookele 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 Hookele Elementary School?
20.5% of students at Hookele Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hookele Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hookele Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 25.4% of enrollment, in Kapolei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hookele Elementary School?
Hookele Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Hookele Elementary School rank among schools in Kapolei?
By Resource Investment Index, Hookele Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Kapolei, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kapolei on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Hookele 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.