- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lihue, HI
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Federal NCES profile for Kawaikini - Ncpcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000294Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kawaikini - Ncpcs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Hawaii schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Lihue · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kawaikini - Ncpcs has class sizes smaller than 88% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kawaikini - Ncpcs ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lihue, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Kawaikini - Ncpcs grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 150003000294 · Lihue, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
177 enr · 11.1:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kawaikini - Ncpcs grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kawaikini - Ncpcs 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 177
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
177 students
What this shows Kawaikini - Ncpcs reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kawaikini - Ncpcs compares
Kawaikini - Ncpcs 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 4% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 12% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.9%
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 177 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
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 7.9%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Kawaikini - Ncpcs is less 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 Kawaikini - Ncpcs 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 Kawaikini - Ncpcs'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 Lihue
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kawaikini - Ncpcs
How many students attend Kawaikini - Ncpcs?
Kawaikini - Ncpcs has 177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lihue, HI. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kawaikini - Ncpcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kawaikini - Ncpcs is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 29% 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 Kawaikini - Ncpcs?
41.7% of students at Kawaikini - Ncpcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kawaikini - Ncpcs?
The largest demographic group at Kawaikini - Ncpcs is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 74.0% of enrollment, in Lihue, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kawaikini - Ncpcs?
Kawaikini - Ncpcs has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Kawaikini - Ncpcs rank among schools in Lihue?
By Resource Investment Index, Kawaikini - Ncpcs ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lihue, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lihue on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kawaikini - Ncpcs, 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.