- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kekaha, HI
Kekaha Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kekaha Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000088
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kekaha Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kekaha · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kekaha Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kekaha Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kekaha, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Kekaha Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 150003000088 · Kekaha, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 17.5:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kekaha Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kekaha 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 333
Kekaha Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Kekaha Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kekaha Elementary School compares
Kekaha 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 10% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 40.5%
Two or More 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 13.2%
White 4.5%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Kekaha 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 Kekaha Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kekaha 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 Kekaha
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kekaha Elementary School
How many students attend Kekaha Elementary School?
Kekaha Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kekaha, HI. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kekaha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kekaha Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kekaha Elementary School?
43.9% of students at Kekaha Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kekaha Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kekaha Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 40.5% of enrollment, in Kekaha, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kekaha Elementary School?
Kekaha Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Kekaha Elementary School rank among schools in Kekaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Kekaha Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kekaha, 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 Kekaha 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.