Enrollment
467
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kapolei, HI
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Federal NCES profile for Dreamhouse Ewa Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000305Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Kapolei · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach has class sizes larger than 98% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dreamhouse Ewa Beach ranks #1 of 6 schools in Kapolei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dreamhouse Ewa Beach compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Kapolei, Hawaii, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Hawaii schools and 33% above the 14.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (30%) and Two or More (26%) (diversity index 77/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kapolei's public schools, it stands alongside Hookele Elementary School (717 students): Dreamhouse Ewa Beach is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 14.9:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Dreamhouse Ewa Beach.
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 Dreamhouse Ewa Beach compares
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 53% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 98% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 29.6%
Two or More 25.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 25.3%
Asian 9.4%
White 8.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Dreamhouse Ewa Beach is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Dreamhouse Ewa Beach.
$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 Dreamhouse Ewa Beach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar 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 Dreamhouse Ewa Beach'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 Kapolei
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hookele Elementary School
Standard public school
717 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Kapolei Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Mauka Lani Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Barbers Point Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Makakilo Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 15.1:1 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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
How many students attend Dreamhouse Ewa Beach?
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kapolei, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dreamhouse Ewa Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Dreamhouse Ewa Beach is 18.7:1, which is 33% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dreamhouse Ewa Beach?
18.8% of students at Dreamhouse Ewa Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dreamhouse Ewa Beach?
The largest demographic group at Dreamhouse Ewa Beach is Hispanic or Latino at 29.6% of enrollment, in Kapolei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dreamhouse Ewa Beach?
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dreamhouse Ewa Beach rank among schools in Kapolei?
By Resource Investment Index, Dreamhouse Ewa Beach ranks #1 of 6 schools in Kapolei, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kapolei on the city page.
Is Dreamhouse Ewa Beach a good school?
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Dreamhouse Ewa Beach, 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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