Enrollment
342
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kihei, HI
Kamalii Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kamalii Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000253
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kamalii Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kihei · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kamalii Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kamalii Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kihei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kamalii Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kamalii Elementary School
Kamalii Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kihei, Hawaii, enrolling 342 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Kamalii Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Hawaii schools and 22% under the state's 14.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #38, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kihei's public schools, it stands alongside Kihei Elementary School (727 students): Kamalii Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 13.5:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kamalii 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 Kamalii Elementary School compares
Kamalii 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 45% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 10% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
White 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 18.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.6%
Asian 6.7%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Kamalii Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kamalii 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 Kamalii Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar 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 Kamalii 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 Kihei
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~342 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kamalii Elementary School
How many students attend Kamalii Elementary School?
Kamalii Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kihei, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamalii Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamalii Elementary School is 11:1, which is 22% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 30% 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 Kamalii Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Kamalii Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kamalii Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kamalii Elementary School is White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Kihei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kamalii Elementary School?
Kamalii Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Kamalii Elementary School rank among schools in Kihei?
By Resource Investment Index, Kamalii Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kihei, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kihei on the city page.
Is Kamalii Elementary School a good school?
Kamalii Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Hawaii schools. 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 Kamalii 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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