- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaunakakai, HI
Kilohana Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kilohana Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000065
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kilohana Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 80
- students enrolled
Kilohana Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Kilohana Elementary School grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 150003000065 · Kaunakakai, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 8.9:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kilohana Elementary School grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kilohana 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 80
Kilohana Elementary School
80 students
What this shows Kilohana Elementary School reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kilohana Elementary School compares
Kilohana Elementary School is a growing 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 80% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 3% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 11.3%
White 3.8%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Kilohana Elementary School is less 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 Kilohana 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kilohana 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 Kaunakakai
1 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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kilohana Elementary School
How many students attend Kilohana Elementary School?
Kilohana Elementary School has 80 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaunakakai, HI. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kilohana Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kilohana Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 37% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 43% 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 Kilohana Elementary School?
72.0% of students at Kilohana Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kilohana Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kilohana Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 72.5% of enrollment, in Kaunakakai, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kilohana Elementary School?
Kilohana Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kilohana 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.