- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kahului, HI
Pomaikai Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pomaikai Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000292
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pomaikai Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kahului · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pomaikai Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pomaikai Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kahului, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Pomaikai Elementary School grew from 518 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 150003000292 · Kahului, HI Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 16:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Pomaikai Elementary School grew from 518 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Pomaikai 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 545
Pomaikai Elementary School
545 students
What this shows Pomaikai Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pomaikai Elementary School compares
Pomaikai Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 77% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 31.2%
Asian 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.5%
White 11.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Two or More at 31.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Pomaikai 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 Pomaikai Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pomaikai 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 Kahului
2 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pomaikai Elementary School
How many students attend Pomaikai Elementary School?
Pomaikai Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kahului, HI. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pomaikai Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pomaikai Elementary School is 16:1, which is 13% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pomaikai Elementary School?
9.1% of students at Pomaikai Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pomaikai Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pomaikai Elementary School is Two or More at 31.2% of enrollment, in Kahului, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pomaikai Elementary School?
Pomaikai Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pomaikai Elementary School rank among schools in Kahului?
By Resource Investment Index, Pomaikai Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kahului, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kahului on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Pomaikai 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.