- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kapolei, HI
Kapolei Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kapolei Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000166
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kapolei Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Hawaii schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Kapolei · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kapolei Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kapolei Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Kapolei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Kapolei Elementary School shrank from 749 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 150003000166 · Kapolei, HI Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 12.9:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kapolei Elementary School shrank from 749 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kapolei 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 673
Kapolei Elementary School
673 students
What this shows Kapolei Elementary School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kapolei Elementary School compares
Kapolei Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 11% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 29% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 32.7%
Two or More 24.7%
Asian 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
White 2.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Kapolei 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 Kapolei 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kapolei 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
Similar other schools in Kapolei
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hookele Elementary School
Standard public school
717 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mauka Lani Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Barbers Point Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Standard public school
467 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Makakilo Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kapolei Elementary School
How many students attend Kapolei Elementary School?
Kapolei Elementary School has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kapolei, HI. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapolei Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kapolei Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 18% 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 Kapolei Elementary School?
35.8% of students at Kapolei Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kapolei Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kapolei Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 32.7% of enrollment, in Kapolei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kapolei Elementary School?
Kapolei Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Kapolei Elementary School rank among schools in Kapolei?
By Resource Investment Index, Kapolei Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Kapolei, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kapolei on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kapolei 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.