- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Koloa, HI
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 150003000304Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Hawaii schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 242
- students enrolled
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School has class sizes larger than 99% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 150003000304 · Koloa, HI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
242 enr · 22:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter 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 242
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
242 students
What this shows Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School compares
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 56% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 73% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 99% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 12.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.1%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is less 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 Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
How many students attend Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Koloa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is 22:1, which is 56% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
10.9% of students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Koloa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter 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.