Enrollment
844
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kapaa Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kapaa Elementary School
Kapaa Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Kapaa, Hawaii, enrolling 844 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 844 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (29%) and Two or More (27%) (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kapaa 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 Kapaa Elementary School compares
Kapaa 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kapaa 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 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
- 2,890
- 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 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 (~844 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kapaa on the city page.
Is Kapaa Elementary School a good school?
Kapaa Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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