- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ewa Beach, HI
Pohakea Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pohakea Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000112
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pohakea Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Ewa Beach · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pohakea Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pohakea Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Ewa Beach, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Pohakea Elementary School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 150003000112 · Ewa Beach, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 15.4:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Pohakea Elementary School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Pohakea 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 493
Pohakea Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Pohakea Elementary School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pohakea Elementary School compares
Pohakea 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▲ 10% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% 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
43.8%
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 31.4%
Two or More 22.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
White 5.3%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Pohakea Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Pohakea 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pohakea 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 Ewa Beach
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ewa Elementary School
Standard public school
1,226 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Holomua Elementary School
Standard public school
1,107 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Keoneula Elementary School
Standard public school
900 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Ewa Beach Elementary School
Standard public school
701 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Kaimiloa Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Point Elementary School
Standard public school
561 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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pohakea Elementary School
How many students attend Pohakea Elementary School?
Pohakea Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ewa Beach, HI. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pohakea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pohakea Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pohakea Elementary School?
44.1% of students at Pohakea Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pohakea Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pohakea Elementary School is Asian at 31.4% of enrollment, in Ewa Beach, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pohakea Elementary School?
Pohakea Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pohakea Elementary School rank among schools in Ewa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Pohakea Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Ewa Beach, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ewa Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Pohakea 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.