- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honolulu, HI
Makalapa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Makalapa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000107
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Makalapa Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Hawaii schools.
- #17 of 53
- schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Makalapa Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Makalapa Elementary School ranks #17 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Makalapa Elementary School grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 150003000107 · Honolulu, HI Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 17:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Makalapa Elementary School grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Makalapa 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 579
Makalapa Elementary School
579 students
What this shows Makalapa Elementary School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Makalapa Elementary School compares
Makalapa 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 44% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 90% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 23.5%
White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 16.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.1%
African American 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 23.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 81.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 81.5, Makalapa 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 Makalapa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Makalapa 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 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
Waikiki Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Makalapa Elementary School
How many students attend Makalapa Elementary School?
Makalapa Elementary School has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Makalapa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Makalapa Elementary School is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Makalapa Elementary School?
22.3% of students at Makalapa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Makalapa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Makalapa Elementary School is Asian at 23.5% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 81.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Makalapa Elementary School?
Makalapa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Makalapa Elementary School rank among schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Makalapa Elementary School ranks #17 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.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Makalapa 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.