- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kailua, HI
Kaelepulu Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kaelepulu Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000005
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaelepulu Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Kailua · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaelepulu Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaelepulu Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Kailua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Kaelepulu Elementary School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 150003000005 · Kailua, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 13.4:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kaelepulu Elementary School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kaelepulu 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 188
Kaelepulu Elementary School
188 students
What this shows Kaelepulu Elementary School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaelepulu Elementary School compares
Kaelepulu 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 77% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 188 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: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.5%
Two or More 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 10.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.1%
Largest group: White at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Kaelepulu 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 Kaelepulu Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaelepulu 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 Kailua
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mokapu Elementary School
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kainalu Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Aikahi Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Maunawili Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Standard public school
332 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kailua Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 12.7:1 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaelepulu Elementary School
How many students attend Kaelepulu Elementary School?
Kaelepulu Elementary School has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kailua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaelepulu Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaelepulu Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 15% 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 Kaelepulu Elementary School?
9.3% of students at Kaelepulu Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaelepulu Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kaelepulu Elementary School is White at 33.5% of enrollment, in Kailua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaelepulu Elementary School?
Kaelepulu Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Kaelepulu Elementary School rank among schools in Kailua?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaelepulu Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Kailua, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kailua on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kaelepulu 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.