Enrollment
43
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kekaha, HI
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000280Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kekaha · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kekaha, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Kekaha, Hawaii, enrolling 43 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Hawaii median, within a few percentage points of the 14.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Hawaii schools, with 43 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kekaha's public schools, it stands alongside Kekaha Elementary School (333 students): Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 17.5:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center.
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 Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center compares
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 30% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 93.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center.
$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 Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center'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 other schools in Kekaha
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~43 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
How many students attend Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center has 43 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kekaha, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is 14.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?
52.0% of students at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 93.0% of enrollment, in Kekaha, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center rank among schools in Kekaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kekaha, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kekaha on the city page.
Is Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center a good school?
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii. 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 Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center, 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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