- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaneohe, HI
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000021
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Hawaii schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Kaneohe · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 150003000021 · Kaneohe, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 12.3:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Reverend Benjamin Parker 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 234
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School compares
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 17% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 117 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 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 20.1%
Asian 12.4%
White 3.8%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Reverend Benjamin Parker 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 Reverend Benjamin Parker 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reverend Benjamin Parker 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 Kaneohe
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Heeia Elementary School
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Puohala Elementary School
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320 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ahuimanu Elementary School
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Kahaluu Elementary School
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249 students 11.9:1 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
How many students attend Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School?
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaneohe, HI. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 22% 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 Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School?
46.6% of students at Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 36.8% of enrollment, in Kaneohe, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School?
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School rank among schools in Kaneohe?
By Resource Investment Index, Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kaneohe on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Reverend Benjamin Parker 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.