Enrollment
320
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 150003000023
Puohala Elementary School — Kaneohe, HI
Federal NCES profile for Puohala Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.3:1 Hawaii avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Puohala Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Puohala Elementary School reports 320 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Hawaii state mean of 14.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% above the Hawaii average and 19% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 320 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hawaii Department of Education spends $19,381 per pupil district-wide, above the Hawaii average of $19,381 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.8% from local sources (property taxes), 84.7% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Puohala Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Hawaii state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 5% | 40.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 5% 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
16:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Hawaii — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,381
per pupil, district-wide
— above Hawaii avg of $19,381
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 320 Top 26% in Hawaii — larger than 74% of 295 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.0% +5% vs state
NCES ID 150003000023
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 17.2%
Asian 5.6%
White 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 51.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 320:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.0%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Puohala Elementary School.
$19,381
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $19,381
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
Similar other schools in Kaneohe
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Heeia Elementary School
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358 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ahuimanu Elementary School
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285 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Kahaluu Elementary School
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249 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
Standard public school
234 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Puohala Elementary School
How many students attend Puohala Elementary School?
Puohala Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kaneohe, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puohala Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Puohala Elementary School is 16:1, which is 12% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Puohala Elementary School?
42.0% of students at Puohala Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puohala Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Puohala Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 51.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kaneohe, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puohala Elementary School?
Puohala Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.