- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wahiawa, HI
Kamalani Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kamalani Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000303Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 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
Kamalani Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Wahiawa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kamalani Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kamalani Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Wahiawa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Kamalani Academy shrank from 156 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-28.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 150003000303 · Wahiawa, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
110 enr · 7.9:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kamalani Academy shrank from 156 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-28.2%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kamalani 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 110
Kamalani Academy
110 students
What this shows Kamalani Academy reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kamalani Academy compares
Kamalani Academy is a shrinking 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 1% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 1% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.1%
Two or More 17.3%
White 16.4%
Asian 6.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Kamalani Academy is more 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 Kamalani 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kamalani 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 Wahiawa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
Standard public school
681 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
Standard public school
591 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wahiawa Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Helemano Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Kaala Elementary School
Standard public school
381 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 (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kamalani Academy
How many students attend Kamalani Academy?
Kamalani Academy has 110 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wahiawa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamalani Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamalani Academy is 7.9:1, which is 44% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 50% 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 Kamalani Academy?
40.4% of students at Kamalani Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kamalani Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kamalani Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Wahiawa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kamalani Academy?
Kamalani Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Kamalani Academy rank among schools in Wahiawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kamalani Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Wahiawa, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wahiawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kamalani 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.