- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Kaleiopuu Elementary School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 150003000239 · Waipahu, HI Other · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 13.7:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kaleiopuu Elementary School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kaleiopuu 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 727
Kaleiopuu Elementary School
727 students
What this shows Kaleiopuu Elementary School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaleiopuu Elementary School compares
Kaleiopuu 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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
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Waipahu Elementary School
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Kanoelani Elementary School
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Honowai Elementary School
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Waikele Elementary School
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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 (~727 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.