- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wahiawa, HI
Kaala Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kaala Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000168
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaala Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Hawaii schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Wahiawa · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaala Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaala Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Wahiawa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kaala Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 150003000168 · Wahiawa, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 11.9:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kaala Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kaala 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 381
Kaala Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Kaala Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaala Elementary School compares
Kaala 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 52% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 19% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.6%
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
$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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 17.3%
Two or More 14.7%
White 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Kaala 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 Kaala 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaala 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.
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
Standard public school
681 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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
Helemano Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 10.4:1 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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaala Elementary School
How many students attend Kaala Elementary School?
Kaala Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wahiawa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaala Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaala Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 24% 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 Kaala Elementary School?
60.9% of students at Kaala Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaala Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kaala Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 40.4% of enrollment, in Wahiawa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaala Elementary School?
Kaala Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Kaala Elementary School rank among schools in Wahiawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaala Elementary School ranks #5 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 Kaala 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.