Enrollment
805
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kailua, HI
Mokapu Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mokapu Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000020
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mokapu Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Kailua · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mokapu Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mokapu Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Kailua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mokapu Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mokapu Elementary School
Mokapu Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kailua, Hawaii, enrolling 805 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Hawaii average.
Enrollment of 805 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Kailua's public schools, it stands alongside Kainalu Elementary School (559 students): Mokapu Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 16.4:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Mokapu 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 Mokapu Elementary School compares
Mokapu 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 77% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 201 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: 0.9 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 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Mokapu 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 Mokapu 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 Mokapu 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mokapu 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 Kailua
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Maunawili Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 13.9:1 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
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 (~805 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mokapu Elementary School
How many students attend Mokapu Elementary School?
Mokapu Elementary School has 805 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kailua, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mokapu Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mokapu Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mokapu Elementary School?
9.2% of students at Mokapu Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mokapu Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mokapu Elementary School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Kailua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mokapu Elementary School?
Mokapu Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Mokapu Elementary School rank among schools in Kailua?
By Resource Investment Index, Mokapu Elementary School ranks #2 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.
Is Mokapu Elementary School a good school?
Mokapu Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Hawaii schools. 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 Mokapu 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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