- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+14.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 150003000284 · Keaau, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
451 enr · 11.6:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+14.6%). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs 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 451
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
451 students
What this shows Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs compares
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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.
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 (~451 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), up 67.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.