- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kealakekua, HI
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
Federal NCES profile for Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000287
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kealakekua · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kealakekua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 150003000287 · Kealakekua, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 14.5:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino 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 275
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
275 students
What this shows Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino compares
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 47% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.9%
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 13.5%
White 0.7%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino 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 O Ehunuikaimalino 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino'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 Kealakekua
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
How many students attend Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino?
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino has 275 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kealakekua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino?
The student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino is 14.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino?
58.6% of students at Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino?
The largest demographic group at Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 64.0% of enrollment, in Kealakekua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino?
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino rank among schools in Kealakekua?
By Resource Investment Index, Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kealakekua, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kealakekua on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino, 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.