- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Keaau Elementary School held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 150003000258 · Keaau, HI Other · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 15.4:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Keaau Elementary School held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Keaau Elementary School 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 829
Keaau Elementary School
829 students
What this shows Keaau Elementary School reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keaau Elementary School compares
Keaau Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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 (~829 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 821 (2022-23) → 821 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.