Enrollment
688
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waianae, HI
Nanaikapono Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nanaikapono Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000119
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nanaikapono Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Waianae · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nanaikapono Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nanaikapono Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Waianae, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nanaikapono Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nanaikapono Elementary School
Nanaikapono Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waianae, Hawaii, enrolling 688 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.9% of students qualify for free meals, 90% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 688 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waianae's public schools, it stands alongside Nanakuli High & Intermediate School (928 students): Nanaikapono Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 12.2:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Nanaikapono 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 Nanaikapono Elementary School compares
Nanaikapono 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 90% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.9%
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 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 5.8%
White 1.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Nanaikapono Elementary School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Nanaikapono 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 Nanaikapono Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nanaikapono 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 Waianae
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Standard public school
928 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Standard public school
919 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Leihoku Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Maili Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Makaha Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Waianae Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 12.3:1 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 (~688 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nanaikapono Elementary School
How many students attend Nanaikapono Elementary School?
Nanaikapono Elementary School has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waianae, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nanaikapono Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nanaikapono Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 19% 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 Nanaikapono Elementary School?
75.9% of students at Nanaikapono Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nanaikapono Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nanaikapono Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 57.1% of enrollment, in Waianae, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nanaikapono Elementary School?
Nanaikapono Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Nanaikapono Elementary School rank among schools in Waianae?
By Resource Investment Index, Nanaikapono Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Waianae, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waianae on the city page.
Is Nanaikapono Elementary School a good school?
Nanaikapono Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Nanaikapono 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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