Enrollment
275
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kealakekua, Hawaii, enrolling 275 students.
At 14.5:1, 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 58.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kealakekua's public schools, it stands alongside Konawaena Elementary School (505 students): Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 14.9:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino.
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 O Ehunuikaimalino compares
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino.
$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 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
- 2,890
- 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 Kealakekua
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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino a good school?
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. 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 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.
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