Enrollment
354
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling 354 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 63.0% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 354 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Among 39 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 Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (54%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 88 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 354 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Honolulu's middle schools, it stands alongside Kaimuki Middle School (1,019 students): Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 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 Princess Ruth Keelikolani 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 Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School compares
Princess Ruth Keelikolani 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Princess Ruth Keelikolani 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 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
- 2,890
- 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
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 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 (~354 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School a good school?
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Hawaii schools. 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 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.
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