- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lihue, HI
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000266
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lihue · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lihue, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 150003000266 · Lihue, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
826 enr · 14.8:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 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 826
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
826 students
What this shows Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School reports 826 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School compares
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 9% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 26.4%
Asian 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.6%
White 8.2%
Largest group: Two or More at 26.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 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 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 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 middle 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 (~826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
How many students attend Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School has 826 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lihue, HI. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 5% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School?
36.4% of students at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is Two or More at 26.4% of enrollment, in Lihue, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School rank among public schools in Lihue?
By Resource Investment Index, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lihue, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lihue on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 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.