Enrollment
507
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kapaa, HI
Kapaa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kapaa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000255
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kapaa Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kapaa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kapaa Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kapaa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kapaa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kapaa Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kapaa Middle School
Kapaa Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kapaa, Hawaii, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Hawaii schools and 28% above the 14.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.5% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by Two or More (29%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 169 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kapaa Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kapaa Middle School compares
Kapaa Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 1% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 96% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Two or More 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 20.9%
Asian 13.6%
White 13.2%
Largest group: Two or More at 29.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.2, Kapaa Middle School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kapaa Middle School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kapaa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kapaa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kapaa Middle School
How many students attend Kapaa Middle School?
Kapaa Middle School has 507 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kapaa, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapaa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kapaa Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 28% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kapaa Middle School?
39.5% of students at Kapaa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kapaa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kapaa Middle School is Two or More at 29.0% of enrollment, in Kapaa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kapaa Middle School?
Kapaa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kapaa Middle School rank among public schools in Kapaa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kapaa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kapaa, 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 Kapaa on the city page.
Is Kapaa Middle School a good school?
Kapaa Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Hawaii schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kapaa 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.
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