Enrollment
384
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nanakuli Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nanakuli Elementary School
Nanakuli Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waianae, Hawaii, enrolling 384 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 68.4% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.4% 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): Nanakuli Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 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 Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli Elementary School compares
Nanakuli 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Nanakuli 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 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
- 2,890
- 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
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
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 (~384 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nanakuli Elementary School a good school?
Nanakuli Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. 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 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.
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