Enrollment
465
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 150003000274 Charter school
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs — Honolulu, HI
Federal NCES profile for Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 14.3:1 Hawaii avg
+83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs 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
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs reports 465 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 83% above the Hawaii state mean of 14.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 65% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 12.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% below the Hawaii average and 76% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 155 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
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 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 83% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 69% | 40.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 50% | — | — |
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
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
— 83% above state mean
Top 100% in Hawaii — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 155 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 465 Top 50% in Hawaii — larger than 50% of 295 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 26.2:1 +83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 12.6% -69% vs state
NCES ID 150003000274
Student demographics
White 34.0%
Asian 26.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 20.0%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 34.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 155:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs.
$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 Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
How many students attend Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs?
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs has 465 students enrolled. It is a other school in Honolulu, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs is 26.2:1, which is 83% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.3:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs?
12.6% of students at Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs is White at 34.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Honolulu, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs?
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.