- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kailua, HI
Kailua Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Kailua Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000010
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kailua Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Kailua · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kailua Intermediate School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kailua Intermediate School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Kailua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Kailua Intermediate School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 150003000010 · Kailua, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 14.7:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kailua Intermediate School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kailua Intermediate School 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 749
Kailua Intermediate School
749 students
What this shows Kailua Intermediate School reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kailua Intermediate School compares
Kailua Intermediate School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 48% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 35.5%
Two or More 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.9%
Asian 6.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Kailua Intermediate School 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 Kailua Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kailua Intermediate School'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kailua Intermediate School
How many students attend Kailua Intermediate School?
Kailua Intermediate School has 749 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kailua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kailua Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kailua Intermediate School is 14.7:1, which is 4% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kailua Intermediate School?
20.8% of students at Kailua Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kailua Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Kailua Intermediate School is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Kailua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kailua Intermediate School?
Kailua Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kailua Intermediate School rank among public schools in Kailua?
By Resource Investment Index, Kailua Intermediate School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Kailua, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kailua on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kailua Intermediate School, 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.