- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaneohe, HI
Hakipuu Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hakipuu Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000275Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hakipuu Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Kaneohe · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hakipuu Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hakipuu Academy ranks #2 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Hakipuu Academy grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (+32.7%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 150003000275 · Kaneohe, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
55 enr · 9.2:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Hakipuu Academy grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (+32.7%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Hakipuu Academy 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 55
Hakipuu Academy
55 students
What this shows Hakipuu Academy reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hakipuu Academy compares
Hakipuu Academy 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 63% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 3% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.7%
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
Counselors0.5 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
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 21.8%
White 1.8%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Hakipuu Academy is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
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 Hakipuu Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hakipuu Academy'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 Kaneohe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kaneohe Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kapunahala Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Heeia Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Puohala Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ahuimanu Elementary School
Standard public school
285 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kahaluu Elementary School
Standard public school
249 students 11.9:1 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 (~55 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hakipuu Academy
How many students attend Hakipuu Academy?
Hakipuu Academy has 55 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaneohe, HI. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hakipuu Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hakipuu Academy is 9.2:1, which is 35% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hakipuu Academy?
65.3% of students at Hakipuu Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hakipuu Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hakipuu Academy is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 50.9% of enrollment, in Kaneohe, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hakipuu Academy?
Hakipuu Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hakipuu Academy rank among schools in Kaneohe?
By Resource Investment Index, Hakipuu Academy ranks #2 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kaneohe on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Hakipuu Academy, 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.