- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Kihei Charter School held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 150003000279 · Kihei, HI Other · MID · CHARTER
670 enr · 16:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kihei Charter School held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kihei Charter 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 670
Kihei Charter School
670 students
What this shows Kihei Charter School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kihei Charter School compares
Kihei Charter 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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.
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 (~670 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.