- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kihei, HI
Kihei Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kihei Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000064
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kihei Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kihei · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kihei Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kihei Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kihei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Kihei Elementary School held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 150003000064 · Kihei, HI Other · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 13.5:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kihei Elementary School held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kihei 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 727
Kihei Elementary School
727 students
What this shows Kihei Elementary School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kihei Elementary School compares
Kihei 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 27% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 39% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.4%
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Asian 21.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 21.5%
Two or More 16.1%
White 13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 27.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.0, Kihei 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 Kihei 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 | Lower 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 Kihei 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 Kihei
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kihei Elementary School
How many students attend Kihei Elementary School?
Kihei Elementary School has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kihei, HI. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kihei Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kihei Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 14% 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 Kihei Elementary School?
50.7% of students at Kihei Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kihei Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kihei Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 27.0% of enrollment, in Kihei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kihei Elementary School?
Kihei Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Kihei Elementary School rank among schools in Kihei?
By Resource Investment Index, Kihei Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kihei, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kihei on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kihei 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.