Enrollment
681
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wahiawa, HI
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000145
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Hawaii schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Wahiawa · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Wahiawa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wahiawa, Hawaii, enrolling 681 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 681 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (30%) (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wahiawa's public schools, it stands alongside Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School (598 students): Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 13.9:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School compares
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 17% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 26% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
White 30.2%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 12.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 Wahiawa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
Standard public school
591 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wahiawa Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Helemano Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Kaala Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Iliahi Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~681 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
How many students attend Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School has 681 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wahiawa, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 20% 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 Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?
33.1% of students at Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment, in Wahiawa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School rank among schools in Wahiawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Wahiawa, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wahiawa on the city page.
Is Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School a good school?
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Hawaii schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Sergeant Samuel K Solomon 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.
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