- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kapaa, HI
Kapaa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kapaa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000084
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kapaa Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kapaa · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kapaa Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kapaa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kapaa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Kapaa Elementary School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 150003000084 · Kapaa, HI Other · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 16.2:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kapaa Elementary School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kapaa 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 844
Kapaa Elementary School
844 students
What this shows Kapaa Elementary School reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kapaa Elementary School compares
Kapaa 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 25% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 28.9%
Two or More 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Asian 9.8%
White 8.8%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 28.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Kapaa Elementary School is more 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 Kapaa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kapaa 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
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 (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kapaa Elementary School
How many students attend Kapaa Elementary School?
Kapaa Elementary School has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kapaa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapaa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kapaa Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kapaa Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Kapaa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kapaa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kapaa Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 28.9% of enrollment, in Kapaa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kapaa Elementary School?
Kapaa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Kapaa Elementary School rank among public schools in Kapaa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kapaa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kapaa, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kapaa 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.