Enrollment
602
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Honolulu, HI
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000205
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #2 of 12
- middle schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School ranks #2 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling 602 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.7% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (48%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (20%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Honolulu's middle schools, it stands alongside Kaimuki Middle School (1,019 students): Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 17.6:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Prince David Kawananakoa 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 Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School compares
Prince David Kawananakoa 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▲ 2% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 43% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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
Asian 47.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 20.3%
Two or More 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
White 1.2%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School is about as mixed as the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Prince David Kawananakoa 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 Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prince David Kawananakoa 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 in Honolulu
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kaimuki Middle School
Standard public school
1,019 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Standard public school
900 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Niu Valley Middle School
Standard public school
786 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
Standard public school
755 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
President George Washington Middle School
Standard public school
578 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~602 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
How many students attend Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School?
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Honolulu, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 13% 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 Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School?
40.7% of students at Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School is Asian at 47.7% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School?
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School rank among middle schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School ranks #2 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Honolulu on the city page.
Is Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School a good school?
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School earns 55/100 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 Prince David Kawananakoa 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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