Enrollment
402
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pahoa, HI
Pahoa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pahoa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000234
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pahoa Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Pahoa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pahoa Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pahoa Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Pahoa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pahoa Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pahoa Elementary School
Pahoa Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pahoa, Hawaii, enrolling 402 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.6% of students qualify for free meals, 89% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pahoa's public schools, it stands alongside Pahoa High & Intermediate School (745 students): Pahoa Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.9:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Pahoa 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 Pahoa Elementary School compares
Pahoa 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 89% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 21.1%
White 10.7%
Asian 4.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Pahoa Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Pahoa 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 Pahoa 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 Pahoa 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 Pahoa
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pahoa Elementary School
How many students attend Pahoa Elementary School?
Pahoa Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pahoa, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahoa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahoa Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pahoa Elementary School?
75.6% of students at Pahoa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pahoa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pahoa Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 31.3% of enrollment, in Pahoa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pahoa Elementary School?
Pahoa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Pahoa Elementary School rank among schools in Pahoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Pahoa Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Pahoa, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pahoa on the city page.
Is Pahoa Elementary School a good school?
Pahoa Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Pahoa 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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