- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kapolei, HI
Kapolei Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kapolei Middle 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 150003000259
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kapolei Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Kapolei · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kapolei Middle School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kapolei Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Kapolei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Kapolei Middle School grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 150003000259 · Kapolei, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 13.2:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kapolei Middle School grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kapolei 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 727
Kapolei Middle School
727 students
What this shows Kapolei Middle School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kapolei Middle School compares
Kapolei 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 10% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 33% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 28.2%
Two or More 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Asian 21.6%
White 2.9%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 28.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Kapolei Middle 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 Kapolei Middle School 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 Kapolei 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
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 (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kapolei Middle School
How many students attend Kapolei Middle School?
Kapolei Middle School has 727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kapolei, HI. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapolei Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kapolei Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 16% 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 Kapolei Middle School?
35.9% of students at Kapolei Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kapolei Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kapolei Middle School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 28.2% of enrollment, in Kapolei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kapolei Middle School?
Kapolei Middle 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 Kapolei Middle School rank among public schools in Kapolei?
By Resource Investment Index, Kapolei Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Kapolei, 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 Kapolei on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kapolei 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.