Enrollment
529
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honolulu, HI
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000170
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #3 of 53
- schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School ranks #3 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.5%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling 529 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Hawaii median, within a few percentage points of the 14.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.5% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Hawaii average.
With 529 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Honolulu's public schools, it stands alongside Maemae Elementary School (667 students): Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 16.7:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School compares
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.5% | ▼ 94% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Two or More 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Asian 6.4%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 Honolulu
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maemae Elementary School
Standard public school
667 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Salt Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Makalapa Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~529 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
How many students attend Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School?
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honolulu, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School?
2.5% of students at Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School?
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School rank among schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School ranks #3 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Honolulu on the city page.
Is Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School a good school?
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam 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.
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