Enrollment
546
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaneohe, HI
Kaneohe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kaneohe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000013
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaneohe Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Kaneohe · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaneohe Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaneohe Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kaneohe Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kaneohe Elementary School
Kaneohe Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kaneohe, Hawaii, enrolling 546 students.
At 14.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 546 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by Two or More (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kaneohe's public schools, it stands alongside Kapunahala Elementary School (435 students): Kaneohe Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 11.8:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kaneohe 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 Kaneohe Elementary School compares
Kaneohe 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 36% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Two or More 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 25.3%
Asian 13.7%
White 3.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Two or More at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Kaneohe 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 Kaneohe 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 Kaneohe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaneohe 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 Kaneohe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kapunahala Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Heeia Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Puohala Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ahuimanu Elementary School
Standard public school
285 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kahaluu Elementary School
Standard public school
249 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
Standard public school
234 students 12.3:1 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 (~546 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kaneohe Elementary School
How many students attend Kaneohe Elementary School?
Kaneohe Elementary School has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaneohe, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaneohe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaneohe Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaneohe Elementary School?
25.7% of students at Kaneohe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaneohe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kaneohe Elementary School is Two or More at 30.6% of enrollment, in Kaneohe, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaneohe Elementary School?
Kaneohe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Kaneohe Elementary School rank among schools in Kaneohe?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaneohe Elementary School ranks #6 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.
Is Kaneohe Elementary School a good school?
Kaneohe Elementary School earns 36/100 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 Kaneohe 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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