- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wailuku, HI
Puu Kukui Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Puu Kukui Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000297
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puu Kukui Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Wailuku · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Puu Kukui Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puu Kukui Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wailuku, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Puu Kukui Elementary School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 150003000297 · Wailuku, HI Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 18.3:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Puu Kukui Elementary School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Puu Kukui 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 750
Puu Kukui Elementary School
750 students
What this shows Puu Kukui Elementary School reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Puu Kukui Elementary School compares
Puu Kukui 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 34% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 97% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 27.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Asian 19.7%
White 11.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Two or More at 27.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.8, Puu Kukui 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 Puu Kukui Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Puu Kukui 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 Wailuku
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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Puu Kukui Elementary School
How many students attend Puu Kukui Elementary School?
Puu Kukui Elementary School has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wailuku, HI. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puu Kukui Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Puu Kukui Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 30% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Puu Kukui Elementary School?
26.3% of students at Puu Kukui Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puu Kukui Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Puu Kukui Elementary School is Two or More at 27.3% of enrollment, in Wailuku, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puu Kukui Elementary School?
Puu Kukui Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Puu Kukui Elementary School rank among schools in Wailuku?
By Resource Investment Index, Puu Kukui Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wailuku, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wailuku on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Puu Kukui 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.