Enrollment
451
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keaau, HI
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Federal NCES profile for Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000284Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Keaau · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs has class sizes smaller than 85% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Keaau, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Keaau, Hawaii, enrolling 451 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is leaner than roughly 85% of Hawaii schools and 18% under the state's 14.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Keaau's public schools, it stands alongside Keaau Elementary School (829 students): Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 15.4:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs.
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 Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs compares
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 9% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 15% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
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 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 12.0%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs 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 Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs.
$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 Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs 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 Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs'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 Keaau
1 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 (~451 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
How many students attend Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keaau, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is 11.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 26% 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 Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?
43.5% of students at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 65.4% of enrollment, in Keaau, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs rank among public schools in Keaau?
By Resource Investment Index, Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Keaau, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Keaau on the city page.
Is Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs a good school?
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Hawaii schools. 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 Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs, 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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