- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Honolulu, HI
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Federal NCES profile for King David Kalakaua Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000164
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King David Kalakaua Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #7 of 12
- middle schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
King David Kalakaua Middle School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King David Kalakaua Middle School ranks #7 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
King David Kalakaua Middle School held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 150003000164 · Honolulu, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 14.1:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
King David Kalakaua Middle School held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
King David Kalakaua Middle 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 900
King David Kalakaua Middle School
900 students
What this shows King David Kalakaua Middle School reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How King David Kalakaua Middle School compares
King David Kalakaua Middle 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 41% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 62.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 25.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, King David Kalakaua Middle 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 King David Kalakaua Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King David Kalakaua Middle 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 middle schools in Honolulu
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kaimuki Middle School
Standard public school
1,019 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Niu Valley Middle School
Standard public school
786 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
Standard public school
755 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
President George Washington Middle School
Standard public school
578 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~900 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about King David Kalakaua Middle School
How many students attend King David Kalakaua Middle School?
King David Kalakaua Middle School has 900 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King David Kalakaua Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at King David Kalakaua Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King David Kalakaua Middle School?
56.3% of students at King David Kalakaua Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King David Kalakaua Middle School?
The largest demographic group at King David Kalakaua Middle School is Asian at 62.2% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King David Kalakaua Middle School?
King David Kalakaua Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 King David Kalakaua Middle School rank among middle schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, King David Kalakaua Middle School ranks #7 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Honolulu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides King David Kalakaua Middle 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.