Enrollment
77
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kailua, HI
Olomana School
Federal NCES profile for Olomana School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000098
👥 S:T ratio 93
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olomana School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Kailua · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.8:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Olomana School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olomana School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Kailua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olomana School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olomana School
Olomana School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Kailua, Hawaii, enrolling 77 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.8:1, Olomana School is leaner than roughly 99% of Hawaii schools and 87% under the state's 14.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Hawaii schools, with 77 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 15 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kailua's public schools, it stands alongside Mokapu Elementary School (805 students): Olomana School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (1.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Olomana 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 Olomana School compares
Olomana 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 | 1.8:1 | ▼ 87% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 56% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
1.8:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.3%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 15 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 19.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 6.5%
White 5.2%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Olomana 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 Olomana 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 Olomana 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 Olomana 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 Kailua
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mokapu Elementary School
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kainalu Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Aikahi Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Maunawili Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Standard public school
332 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kailua Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 12.7:1 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 (~77 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Olomana School
How many students attend Olomana School?
Olomana School has 77 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kailua, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olomana School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olomana School is 1.8:1, which is 87% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 89% 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 Olomana School?
62.3% of students at Olomana School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olomana School?
The largest demographic group at Olomana School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 57.1% of enrollment, in Kailua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olomana School?
Olomana School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Olomana School rank among schools in Kailua?
By Resource Investment Index, Olomana School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Kailua, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kailua on the city page.
Is Olomana School a good school?
Olomana School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii. 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 Olomana 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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