- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaneohe, HI
Waiahole Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waiahole Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000025
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waiahole Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Kaneohe · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waiahole Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waiahole Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Waiahole Elementary School grew from 97 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 150003000025 · Kaneohe, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 10.8:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waiahole Elementary School grew from 97 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waiahole 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 97
Waiahole Elementary School
97 students
What this shows Waiahole Elementary School reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waiahole Elementary School compares
Waiahole 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 6% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 9% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 46.4%
Two or More 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
White 6.2%
Asian 5.2%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Waiahole Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Waiahole 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 Waiahole 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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kaneohe Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kapunahala Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Heeia Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Puohala Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ahuimanu Elementary School
Standard public school
285 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kahaluu Elementary School
Standard public school
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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waiahole Elementary School
How many students attend Waiahole Elementary School?
Waiahole Elementary School has 97 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaneohe, HI. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waiahole Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waiahole Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 31% 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 Waiahole Elementary School?
42.3% of students at Waiahole Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waiahole Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waiahole Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 46.4% of enrollment, in Kaneohe, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waiahole Elementary School?
Waiahole Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Waiahole Elementary School rank among schools in Kaneohe?
By Resource Investment Index, Waiahole Elementary School ranks #3 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 Waiahole 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.