Enrollment
805
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 150003000020
Mokapu Elementary School — Kailua, HI
Federal NCES profile for Mokapu Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.3:1 Hawaii avg
+21% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mokapu Elementary School reports 805 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the Hawaii state mean of 14.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 9.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 77% below the Hawaii average and 82% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 201 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hawaii Department of Education spends $19,381 per pupil district-wide, above the Hawaii average of $19,381 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.8% from local sources (property taxes), 84.7% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mokapu Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Hawaii state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 77% | 40.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 77% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 92% in Hawaii — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,381
per pupil, district-wide
— above Hawaii avg of $19,381
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 805 Top 83% in Hawaii — larger than 17% of 295 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 9.2% -77% vs state
NCES ID 150003000020
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 201:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Mokapu Elementary School.
$19,381
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $19,381
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
Similar other schools in Kailua
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Standard public school
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Aikahi Elementary School
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485 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Maunawili Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Ka'Ohao Public Charter School
Standard public school
332 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kailua Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
258 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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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 other school in Kailua, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mokapu Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mokapu Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kailua, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mokapu Elementary School?
Mokapu Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.