Enrollment
727
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waipahu, HI
Kaleiopuu Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kaleiopuu Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000239
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaleiopuu Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Waipahu · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaleiopuu Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleiopuu Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Waipahu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kaleiopuu Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kaleiopuu Elementary School
Kaleiopuu Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waipahu, Hawaii, enrolling 727 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Hawaii median, within a few percentage points of the 14.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.0% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by Asian (52%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waipahu's public schools, it stands alongside Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs (1,924 students): Kaleiopuu Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 22.1:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kaleiopuu Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kaleiopuu Elementary School compares
Kaleiopuu Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 10% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 43% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.6%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 52.4%
Two or More 18.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
White 1.5%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Kaleiopuu Elementary School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kaleiopuu Elementary School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kaleiopuu 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaleiopuu Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 Waipahu
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Standard public school
1,924 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
August Ahrens Elementary School
Standard public school
1,152 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Waipahu Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Kanoelani Elementary School
Standard public school
735 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Honowai Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Waikele Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kaleiopuu Elementary School
How many students attend Kaleiopuu Elementary School?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waipahu, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaleiopuu Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaleiopuu Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 13% 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 Kaleiopuu Elementary School?
36.0% of students at Kaleiopuu Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaleiopuu Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kaleiopuu Elementary School is Asian at 52.4% of enrollment, in Waipahu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaleiopuu Elementary School?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kaleiopuu Elementary School rank among schools in Waipahu?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaleiopuu Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Waipahu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waipahu on the city page.
Is Kaleiopuu Elementary School a good school?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kaleiopuu 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.
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