- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Honolulu, HI
Kaimuki Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kaimuki Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000211
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaimuki Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 12
- middle schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaimuki Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaimuki Middle School ranks #1 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Kaimuki Middle School grew from 950 students in 2022-23 to 1,006 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 150003000211 · Honolulu, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 17.6:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kaimuki Middle School grew from 950 students in 2022-23 to 1,006 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kaimuki Middle 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 1,019
Kaimuki Middle School
1,019 students
What this shows Kaimuki Middle School reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaimuki Middle School compares
Kaimuki Middle School 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 58% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 93% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 50.7%
Two or More 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
White 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Kaimuki Middle School is less 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 Kaimuki Middle School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaimuki Middle 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
Similar middle schools in Honolulu
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Standard public school
900 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Niu Valley Middle School
Standard public school
786 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
Standard public school
755 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
President George Washington Middle School
Standard public school
578 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,019 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaimuki Middle School
How many students attend Kaimuki Middle School?
Kaimuki Middle School has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 1,006 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaimuki Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaimuki Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 25% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaimuki Middle School?
16.9% of students at Kaimuki Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaimuki Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kaimuki Middle School is Asian at 50.7% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaimuki Middle School?
Kaimuki Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Kaimuki Middle School rank among middle schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaimuki Middle School ranks #1 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Honolulu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kaimuki Middle 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.