- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waianae, HI
Nanakuli Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nanakuli Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000118
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nanakuli Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Waianae · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nanakuli Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nanakuli Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Waianae, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Nanakuli Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 150003000118 · Waianae, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 14.8:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Nanakuli Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Nanakuli 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 384
Nanakuli Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Nanakuli Elementary School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nanakuli Elementary School compares
Nanakuli 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 71% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.4%
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
$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 384 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 1.3%
White 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nanakuli 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 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
Nanaikapono Elementary School
Standard public school
688 students 12.7:1 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
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nanakuli Elementary School
How many students attend Nanakuli Elementary School?
Nanakuli Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waianae, HI. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nanakuli Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nanakuli Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 5% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nanakuli Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Nanakuli Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nanakuli Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nanakuli Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 69.8% of enrollment, in Waianae, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nanakuli Elementary School?
Nanakuli Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Nanakuli Elementary School rank among schools in Waianae?
By Resource Investment Index, Nanakuli Elementary School ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Nanakuli 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.