- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Keaau, HI
Keaau Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Keaau Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000040
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keaau Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Keaau · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Keaau Middle School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keaau Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Keaau, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Keaau Middle School held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 150003000040 · Keaau, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 13.9:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Keaau Middle School held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Keaau Middle 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 696
Keaau Middle School
696 students
What this shows Keaau Middle School reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keaau Middle School compares
Keaau Middle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 69% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.5%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 28.2%
Two or More 18.1%
Asian 11.9%
White 9.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Keaau Middle 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 Middle School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keaau Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keaau Middle School
How many students attend Keaau Middle School?
Keaau Middle School has 696 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Keaau, HI. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keaau Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keaau Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 11% 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 Keaau Middle School?
67.6% of students at Keaau Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keaau Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Keaau Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% 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 Middle School?
Keaau Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Keaau?
By Resource Investment Index, Keaau Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle 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.