- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaaawa, HI
Kaaawa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kaaawa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000004
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaaawa Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 129
- students enrolled
Kaaawa Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kaaawa Elementary School held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 150003000004 · Kaaawa, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 16.1:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kaaawa Elementary School held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kaaawa 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 129
Kaaawa Elementary School
129 students
What this shows Kaaawa Elementary School reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaaawa Elementary School compares
Kaaawa 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 5% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.7%
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 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 20.9%
White 13.2%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Kaaawa 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 Kaaawa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaaawa 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
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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaaawa Elementary School
How many students attend Kaaawa Elementary School?
Kaaawa Elementary School has 129 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaaawa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaaawa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaaawa Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaaawa Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Kaaawa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaaawa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kaaawa Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 38.8% of enrollment, in Kaaawa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaaawa Elementary School?
Kaaawa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kaaawa 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.