- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 150003000305 · Kapolei, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
467 enr · 18.7:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach 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 467
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
467 students
What this shows Dreamhouse Ewa Beach reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dreamhouse Ewa Beach compares
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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
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 (~467 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.