- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Honolulu, HI
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000223
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Hawaii schools.
- #6 of 12
- middle schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School ranks #6 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School grew from 324 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+14.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 150003000223 · Honolulu, HI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.6:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School grew from 324 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+14.8%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle 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 354
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
354 students
What this shows Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School compares
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 57% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 26% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 53.7%
Asian 20.6%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
White 2.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Princess Ruth Keelikolani 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle 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
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
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
How many students attend Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 20% 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 Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?
63.0% of students at Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 53.7% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School rank among middle schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Princess Ruth Keelikolani 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.