- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honolulu, HI
Moanalua Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moanalua Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000104
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moanalua Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Hawaii schools.
- #12 of 53
- schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Moanalua Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moanalua Elementary School ranks #12 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Moanalua Elementary School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 150003000104 · Honolulu, HI Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 17.9:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Moanalua Elementary School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Moanalua 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 661
Moanalua Elementary School
661 students
What this shows Moanalua Elementary School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moanalua Elementary School compares
Moanalua 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 71% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.5%
Two or More 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
White 8.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.4%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Asian at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Moanalua Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Moanalua Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moanalua 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
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
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moanalua Elementary School
How many students attend Moanalua Elementary School?
Moanalua Elementary School has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moanalua Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moanalua Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 27% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moanalua Elementary School?
11.6% of students at Moanalua Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moanalua Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moanalua Elementary School is Asian at 44.5% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moanalua Elementary School?
Moanalua 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 Moanalua Elementary School rank among schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Moanalua Elementary School ranks #12 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 Moanalua 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.