- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Pahoa Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 150003000234 · Pahoa, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 15.5:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Pahoa Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Pahoa 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 402
Pahoa Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Pahoa Elementary School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pahoa Elementary School compares
Pahoa 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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.
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 (~402 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.