- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kealakekua, HI
Konawaena Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Konawaena Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000044
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Konawaena Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kealakekua · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Konawaena Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Konawaena Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kealakekua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Konawaena Elementary School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 150003000044 · Kealakekua, HI Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 14.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Konawaena Elementary School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Konawaena 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 505
Konawaena Elementary School
505 students
What this shows Konawaena Elementary School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Konawaena Elementary School compares
Konawaena 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 14% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.8%
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 26.9%
Two or More 21.0%
White 9.7%
Asian 7.9%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Konawaena 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 Konawaena 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 Konawaena 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 Kealakekua
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Konawaena Elementary School
How many students attend Konawaena Elementary School?
Konawaena Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kealakekua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Konawaena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Konawaena Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Konawaena Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Konawaena Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Konawaena Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Konawaena Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.1% of enrollment, in Kealakekua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Konawaena Elementary School?
Konawaena Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Konawaena Elementary School rank among schools in Kealakekua?
By Resource Investment Index, Konawaena Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kealakekua, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kealakekua on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Konawaena 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.