- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kapaau, HI
Kohala Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kohala Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000250
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kohala Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kapaau · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kohala Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kohala Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kapaau, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Kohala Elementary School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 150003000250 · Kapaau, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 15.2:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kohala Elementary School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kohala 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 381
Kohala Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Kohala Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kohala Elementary School compares
Kohala 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 6% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 25.7%
Two or More 23.6%
White 10.5%
Asian 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Kohala 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 Kohala 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 | Similar 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 Kohala 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
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kohala Elementary School
How many students attend Kohala Elementary School?
Kohala Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kapaau, HI. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kohala Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kohala Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kohala Elementary School?
42.2% of students at Kohala Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kohala Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kohala Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment, in Kapaau, 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 Kohala Elementary School?
Kohala Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Kohala Elementary School rank among public schools in Kapaau?
By Resource Investment Index, Kohala Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kapaau, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kohala 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.