- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kailua-Kona, HI
Kealakehe Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Kealakehe Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000235
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kealakehe Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Kailua-Kona · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kealakehe Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 85% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kealakehe Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Kailua-Kona, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Kealakehe Intermediate School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 150003000235 · Kailua-Kona, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 16.5:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kealakehe Intermediate School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kealakehe Intermediate 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 677
Kealakehe Intermediate School
677 students
What this shows Kealakehe Intermediate School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kealakehe Intermediate School compares
Kealakehe Intermediate 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 36% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
72.4%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 16.7%
Asian 10.6%
White 9.3%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Kealakehe Intermediate 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 Kealakehe Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kealakehe Intermediate School
How many students attend Kealakehe Intermediate School?
Kealakehe Intermediate School has 677 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kailua-Kona, HI. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kealakehe Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kealakehe Intermediate School is 16.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kealakehe Intermediate School?
54.4% of students at Kealakehe Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kealakehe Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Kealakehe Intermediate School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 40.5% of enrollment, in Kailua-Kona, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kealakehe Intermediate School?
Kealakehe Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Kailua-Kona?
By Resource Investment Index, Kealakehe Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public 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 public schools in Kailua-Kona on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kealakehe Intermediate 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.