Enrollment
148
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs is a small charter combined-grade school in Kaneohe, Hawaii, enrolling 148 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Hawaii schools, with 148 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (78%) and Asian (13%), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 38/100).
Among Kaneohe's public schools, it stands alongside Kaneohe Elementary School (546 students): Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 14.4:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a 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 Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs compares
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a 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 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
- 2,890
- 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 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
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 (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs a good school?
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. 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 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.
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