- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearl City, HI
Momilani Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Momilani Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000120
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Momilani Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Pearl City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Momilani Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Momilani Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Pearl City, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Momilani Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 150003000120 · Pearl City, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 19.6:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Momilani Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Momilani 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 412
Momilani Elementary School
412 students
What this shows Momilani Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Momilani Elementary School compares
Momilani 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 81% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 99% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.7%
Two or More 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.0%
White 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Momilani Elementary School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
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 Momilani 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 Momilani 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 Pearl City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pearl City Highlands School
Standard public school
515 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Waiau Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Pearl City Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Palisades Elementary School
Standard public school
356 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Manana Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lehua Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 11.3:1 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Momilani Elementary School
How many students attend Momilani Elementary School?
Momilani Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearl City, HI. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Momilani Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Momilani Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 39% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Momilani Elementary School?
7.6% of students at Momilani Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Momilani Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Momilani Elementary School is Asian at 44.7% of enrollment, in Pearl City, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Momilani Elementary School?
Momilani Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Momilani Elementary School rank among schools in Pearl City?
By Resource Investment Index, Momilani Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Pearl City, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pearl City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Momilani 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.