- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaneohe, HI
Kahaluu Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kahaluu Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000006
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kahaluu Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Hawaii schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Kaneohe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kahaluu Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kahaluu Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Kahaluu Elementary School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 150003000006 · Kaneohe, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 11.9:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kahaluu Elementary School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kahaluu 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 249
Kahaluu Elementary School
249 students
What this shows Kahaluu Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kahaluu Elementary School compares
Kahaluu Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 58.5% | ▲ 46% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 82% | - | - |
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.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
63.1%
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 20.5%
Asian 4.8%
White 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Kahaluu Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Kahaluu 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 Kahaluu 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 Kaneohe
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Heeia Elementary School
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358 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Puohala Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ahuimanu Elementary School
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285 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
Standard public school
234 students 12.3:1 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kahaluu Elementary School
How many students attend Kahaluu Elementary School?
Kahaluu Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaneohe, HI. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kahaluu Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kahaluu 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 Kahaluu Elementary School?
58.5% of students at Kahaluu Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kahaluu Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kahaluu Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 39.4% of enrollment, in Kaneohe, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kahaluu Elementary School?
Kahaluu Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Kahaluu Elementary School rank among schools in Kaneohe?
By Resource Investment Index, Kahaluu Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kaneohe on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kahaluu 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.