- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hilo, HI
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Federal NCES profile for Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000283Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Hilo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs ranks #8 of 12 schools in Hilo, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 150003000283 · Hilo, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
292 enr · 13.3:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs 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 292
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
292 students
What this shows Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs compares
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 47% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
Counselors0.0 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 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 13.7%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs 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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs 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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs'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 Hilo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waiakea Elementary School
Standard public school
706 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hilo Union Elementary School
Standard public school
449 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Connections - New Century Pcs
Standard public school
352 students 12.1:1 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
How many students attend Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hilo, HI. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is 13.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 15% 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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
58.6% of students at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 60.3% of enrollment, in Hilo, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs rank among schools in Hilo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs ranks #8 of 12 schools in Hilo, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hilo on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, 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.