- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kailua, HI
Kainalu Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kainalu Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000011
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kainalu Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Hawaii schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Kailua · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kainalu Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kainalu Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Kailua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Kainalu Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 150003000011 · Kailua, HI Other · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 16.4:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kainalu Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kainalu 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 559
Kainalu Elementary School
559 students
What this shows Kainalu Elementary School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kainalu Elementary School compares
Kainalu 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 66% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 559 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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Two or More 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.3%
Asian 3.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Kainalu 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 Kainalu Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher 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 Kainalu 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
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
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
258 students 14.3:1 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kainalu Elementary School
How many students attend Kainalu Elementary School?
Kainalu Elementary School has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kailua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kainalu Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kainalu Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kainalu Elementary School?
13.5% of students at Kainalu Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kainalu Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kainalu Elementary School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Kailua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kainalu Elementary School?
Kainalu Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Kainalu Elementary School rank among schools in Kailua?
By Resource Investment Index, Kainalu Elementary School ranks #10 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 Kainalu 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.