Enrollment
900
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 150003000164
King David Kalakaua Middle School — Honolulu, HI
Federal NCES profile for King David Kalakaua Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 12
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.3:1 Hawaii avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King David Kalakaua Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
King David Kalakaua Middle School reports 900 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 64.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Hawaii state mean of 14.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% above the Hawaii average and 9% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 180 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hawaii Department of Education spends $19,381 per pupil district-wide, above the Hawaii average of $19,381 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.8% from local sources (property taxes), 84.7% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How King David Kalakaua Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Hawaii state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 41% | 40.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 41% in Hawaii — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,381
per pupil, district-wide
— above Hawaii avg of $19,381
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 900 Top 87% in Hawaii — larger than 13% of 295 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.3% +41% vs state
NCES ID 150003000164
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 180:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.4%
In-school suspensions 46
Out-of-school suspensions 120
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes King David Kalakaua Middle School.
$19,381
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $19,381
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
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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.
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, which is 2% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Honolulu, HI.
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 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.