- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hilo, HI
Keaukaha Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Keaukaha Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000042
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keaukaha Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Hilo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Keaukaha Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keaukaha Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Hilo, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Keaukaha Elementary School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 150003000042 · Hilo, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 11.8:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Keaukaha Elementary School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Keaukaha 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 341
Keaukaha Elementary School
341 students
What this shows Keaukaha Elementary School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keaukaha Elementary School compares
Keaukaha 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 52% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 17% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 12.0%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Keaukaha Elementary School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Keaukaha Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keaukaha 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 Hilo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waiakea Elementary School
Standard public school
706 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hilo Union Elementary School
Standard public school
449 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Connections - New Century Pcs
Standard public school
352 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keaukaha Elementary School
How many students attend Keaukaha Elementary School?
Keaukaha Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hilo, HI. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keaukaha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keaukaha Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 25% 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 Keaukaha Elementary School?
60.7% of students at Keaukaha Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keaukaha Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Keaukaha Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 58.9% of enrollment, in Hilo, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keaukaha Elementary School?
Keaukaha Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Keaukaha Elementary School rank among schools in Hilo?
By Resource Investment Index, Keaukaha Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Hilo, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hilo on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Keaukaha 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.