Enrollment
172
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kapaau, HI
Kohala Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kohala Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000267
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kohala Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kapaau · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kohala Middle School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kohala Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kapaau, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kohala Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kohala Middle School
Kohala Middle School is a small middle school in Kapaau, Hawaii, enrolling 172 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Hawaii median, within a few percentage points of the 14.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Hawaii schools, with 172 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (22%) (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kohala Middle 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 Kohala Middle School compares
Kohala Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 20% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$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 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 22.1%
Two or More 18.0%
Asian 15.7%
White 12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.4, Kohala Middle School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kohala Middle 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 Kohala Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kohala Middle 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 middle 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 (~172 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kohala Middle School
How many students attend Kohala Middle School?
Kohala Middle School has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kapaau, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kohala Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kohala Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kohala Middle School?
48.0% of students at Kohala Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kohala Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kohala Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 30.8% of enrollment, in Kapaau, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kohala Middle School?
Kohala Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kohala Middle School rank among public schools in Kapaau?
By Resource Investment Index, Kohala Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kapaau, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kapaau on the city page.
Is Kohala Middle School a good school?
Kohala Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. 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 Kohala 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.
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