- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kailua-Kona, HI
Kealakehe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kealakehe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000041
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kealakehe Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kailua-Kona · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kealakehe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kealakehe Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kailua-Kona, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Kealakehe Elementary School grew from 842 students in 2022-23 to 900 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 150003000041 · Kailua-Kona, HI Other · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 16.8:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kealakehe Elementary School grew from 842 students in 2022-23 to 900 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kealakehe 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 924
Kealakehe Elementary School
924 students
What this shows Kealakehe Elementary School reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kealakehe Elementary School compares
Kealakehe Elementary School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 39% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 18.0%
Asian 8.4%
White 5.7%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Kealakehe Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Kealakehe 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kealakehe 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 Kailua-Kona
2 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 (~924 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kealakehe Elementary School
How many students attend Kealakehe Elementary School?
Kealakehe Elementary School has 924 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kailua-Kona, HI. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kealakehe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kealakehe Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kealakehe Elementary School?
55.7% of students at Kealakehe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kealakehe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kealakehe Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 48.3% of enrollment, in Kailua-Kona, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kealakehe Elementary School?
Kealakehe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Kealakehe Elementary School rank among schools in Kailua-Kona?
By Resource Investment Index, Kealakehe Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kailua-Kona, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kailua-Kona on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kealakehe 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.