- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kihei, HI
Lokelani Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lokelani Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000238
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lokelani Intermediate School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Hawaii schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Kihei · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lokelani Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 88% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lokelani Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kihei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lokelani Intermediate School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 150003000238 · Kihei, HI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 16.8:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Lokelani Intermediate School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Lokelani Intermediate 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 486
Lokelani Intermediate School
486 students
What this shows Lokelani Intermediate School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lokelani Intermediate School compares
Lokelani Intermediate 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 1% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Asian 20.2%
White 18.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 16.0%
Two or More 15.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.1, Lokelani Intermediate School is more 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 Lokelani Intermediate 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lokelani Intermediate 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
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lokelani Intermediate School
How many students attend Lokelani Intermediate School?
Lokelani Intermediate School has 486 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kihei, HI. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lokelani Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lokelani Intermediate School is 16.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lokelani Intermediate School?
40.2% of students at Lokelani Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lokelani Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lokelani Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 29.0% of enrollment, in Kihei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lokelani Intermediate School?
Lokelani Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Lokelani Intermediate School rank among public schools in Kihei?
By Resource Investment Index, Lokelani Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 public 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 public schools in Kihei on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Lokelani Intermediate 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.