Enrollment
670
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kihei, HI
Kihei Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Kihei Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000279Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kihei Charter School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kihei · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kihei Charter School has class sizes larger than 79% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kihei Charter School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kihei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kihei Charter School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kihei Charter School
Kihei Charter School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Kihei, Hawaii, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 670 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Kihei's public schools, it stands alongside Kihei Elementary School (727 students): Kihei Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 13.5:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kihei Charter School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kihei Charter School compares
Kihei Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 51% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.7%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Kihei Charter School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kihei Charter School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kihei Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kihei Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 Kihei
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kihei Charter School
How many students attend Kihei Charter School?
Kihei Charter School has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kihei, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kihei Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kihei Charter School is 16:1, which is 13% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kihei Charter School?
19.6% of students at Kihei Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kihei Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Kihei Charter School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Kihei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kihei Charter School?
Kihei Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kihei Charter School rank among schools in Kihei?
By Resource Investment Index, Kihei Charter School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kihei, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kihei on the city page.
Is Kihei Charter School a good school?
Kihei Charter School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Hawaii schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kihei Charter 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.
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