- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kailua, HI
Maunawili Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maunawili Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000019
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maunawili Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Kailua · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maunawili Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maunawili Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Kailua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Maunawili Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 150003000019 · Kailua, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 13.9:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Maunawili Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Maunawili 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 361
Maunawili Elementary School
361 students
What this shows Maunawili Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maunawili Elementary School compares
Maunawili 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 35% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 33.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
White 18.0%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Two or More at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, Maunawili 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 Maunawili Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maunawili 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 Kailua
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mokapu Elementary School
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kainalu Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Aikahi Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Standard public school
332 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kailua Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
258 students 14.3:1 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maunawili Elementary School
How many students attend Maunawili Elementary School?
Maunawili Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kailua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maunawili Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maunawili Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 11% 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 Maunawili Elementary School?
26.1% of students at Maunawili Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maunawili Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maunawili Elementary School is Two or More at 33.8% of enrollment, in Kailua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maunawili Elementary School?
Maunawili Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Maunawili Elementary School rank among schools in Kailua?
By Resource Investment Index, Maunawili Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Kailua, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kailua on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Maunawili 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.