- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 150003000280 · Kekaha, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
43 enr · 14.3:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center 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 43
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
43 students
What this shows Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center compares
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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.
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 (~43 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), down 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.