Enrollment
829
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keaau, HI
Keaau Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Keaau Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000258
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keaau Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Keaau · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Keaau Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keaau Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Keaau, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keaau Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keaau Elementary School
Keaau Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Keaau, Hawaii, enrolling 829 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 829 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 38 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 Hispanic or Latino (29%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (29%) (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Keaau's public schools, it stands alongside Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs (451 students): Keaau Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 11.6:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Keaau Elementary School.
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 Keaau Elementary School compares
Keaau Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 41% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 28.5%
Two or More 21.7%
Asian 12.8%
White 7.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Keaau Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Keaau Elementary School.
$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 Keaau Elementary School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keaau Elementary School'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 (~829 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Keaau Elementary School
How many students attend Keaau Elementary School?
Keaau Elementary School has 829 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keaau, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keaau Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keaau Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keaau Elementary School?
56.4% of students at Keaau Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keaau Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Keaau Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 28.8% of enrollment, in Keaau, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keaau Elementary School?
Keaau Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Keaau Elementary School rank among public schools in Keaau?
By Resource Investment Index, Keaau Elementary School ranks #4 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 Keaau Elementary School a good school?
Keaau Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Keaau Elementary School, 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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