- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaneohe, HI
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs
Federal NCES profile for Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000276Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Hawaii schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Kaneohe · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs ranks #7 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs grew from 121 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 150003000276 · Kaneohe, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
148 enr · 14.8:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs grew from 121 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a 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 148
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs
148 students
What this shows Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs compares
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 26% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 77.7%
Asian 12.8%
White 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a 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 Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a 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 Kaneohe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kaneohe Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kapunahala Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Heeia Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Puohala Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ahuimanu Elementary School
Standard public school
285 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kahaluu Elementary School
Standard public school
249 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs
How many students attend Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaneohe, HI. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs is 14.8:1, which is 5% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs?
29.8% of students at Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a 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 Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 77.7% of enrollment, in Kaneohe, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs rank among schools in Kaneohe?
By Resource Investment Index, Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs ranks #7 of 10 schools in Kaneohe, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kaneohe on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a 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.