- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kealakekua, HI
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Federal NCES profile for Kona Pacific - Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000293Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kona Pacific - Pcs earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kealakekua · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kona Pacific - Pcs has class sizes smaller than 88% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kona Pacific - Pcs ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kealakekua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Kona Pacific - Pcs held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 150003000293 · Kealakekua, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
177 enr · 11.1:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kona Pacific - Pcs held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kona Pacific - Pcs 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 177
Kona Pacific - Pcs
177 students
What this shows Kona Pacific - Pcs reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kona Pacific - Pcs compares
Kona Pacific - Pcs 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▲ 12% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 12% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 19.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Kona Pacific - Pcs 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 Kona Pacific - Pcs 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kona Pacific - Pcs'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 Kealakekua
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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kona Pacific - Pcs
How many students attend Kona Pacific - Pcs?
Kona Pacific - Pcs has 177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kealakekua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kona Pacific - Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kona Pacific - Pcs is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kona Pacific - Pcs?
44.9% of students at Kona Pacific - Pcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kona Pacific - Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Kona Pacific - Pcs is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Kealakekua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kona Pacific - Pcs?
Kona Pacific - Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kona Pacific - Pcs rank among schools in Kealakekua?
By Resource Investment Index, Kona Pacific - Pcs ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kealakekua, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kealakekua on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kona Pacific - Pcs, 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.