- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honolulu, HI
Palolo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palolo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000189
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palolo Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Hawaii schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Hawaii schools.
- #40 of 53
- schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Palolo Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palolo Elementary School ranks #40 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Palolo Elementary School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 150003000189 · Honolulu, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 12.4:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Palolo Elementary School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Palolo 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 248
Palolo Elementary School
248 students
What this shows Palolo Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palolo Elementary School compares
Palolo 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 118% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.2%
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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 83.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 1.6%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Palolo Elementary School is less 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 Palolo Elementary 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 Palolo 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 Honolulu
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maemae Elementary School
Standard public school
667 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Salt Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Makalapa Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palolo Elementary School
How many students attend Palolo Elementary School?
Palolo Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palolo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palolo Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 21% 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 Palolo Elementary School?
87.1% of students at Palolo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palolo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palolo Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 83.5% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palolo Elementary School?
Palolo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Palolo Elementary School rank among schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Palolo Elementary School ranks #40 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Honolulu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Palolo 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.