- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paauilo, HI
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000049
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Hawaii schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 180
- students enrolled
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 150003000049 · Paauilo, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 11.3:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate 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 180
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
180 students
What this shows Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School compares
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 13% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 13% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 36.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
White 10.0%
Asian 8.3%
Largest group: Two or More at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School is more 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 Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate 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
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
How many students attend Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School?
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paauilo, HI. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School is 11.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 28% 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 Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School?
45.3% of students at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School is Two or More at 36.7% of enrollment, in Paauilo, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School?
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate 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.