How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School | Waimea Canyon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lihue, HI | Waimea, HI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 826 | 467 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.5% | 45.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School | Waimea Canyon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,056 | $20,056 |
| District | Hawaii Department of Education | Hawaii Department of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School | Waimea Canyon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% | 20.1% |
| Asian | 26.2% | 25.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 19.6% | 25.9% |
| Multiracial | 26.4% | 24.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School | Waimea Canyon Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 276:1 | 163:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.5% | 38.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 28 | 47 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.