- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaneohe, HI
Kapunahala Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kapunahala Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000014
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kapunahala Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Kaneohe · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kapunahala Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kapunahala Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Kapunahala Elementary School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 150003000014 · Kaneohe, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 11.8:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kapunahala Elementary School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kapunahala 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 435
Kapunahala Elementary School
435 students
What this shows Kapunahala Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kapunahala Elementary School compares
Kapunahala 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 11% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 17% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 34.7%
Two or More 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 14.3%
White 3.2%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Kapunahala Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Kapunahala 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 Kapunahala 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 Kaneohe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kaneohe Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 14.4:1 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
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kapunahala Elementary School
How many students attend Kapunahala Elementary School?
Kapunahala Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaneohe, HI. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapunahala Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kapunahala Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 25% 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 Kapunahala Elementary School?
35.5% of students at Kapunahala Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kapunahala Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kapunahala Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 34.7% of enrollment, in Kaneohe, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kapunahala Elementary School?
Kapunahala Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Kapunahala Elementary School rank among schools in Kaneohe?
By Resource Investment Index, Kapunahala Elementary School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kapunahala 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.