At a glance
Reported students
727
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii middle enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Kapolei Middle School: 727 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 14.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 934
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Kapolei Middle School
Kapolei Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Kapolei. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 727 students for 2024–25.
Among 42 middle schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 695 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Hawaii median of 14.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (28.2%) and multiracial (24.2%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kapolei Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic21.9%
- Black1.1%
- Asian21.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander28.2%
- Multiracial24.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ilima Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 07–08
725 reported students
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
729 reported students
Waianae Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 07–08
745 reported students
Kailua Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 07–08
749 reported students
Aliamanu Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
755 reported students
Keaau Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
696 reported students
Public schools near Kapolei Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honouliuli Middle School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 793 | 1 mi |
| Ewa Makai Middle School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 1,221 | 2.1 mi |
| Ilima Intermediate School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 07–08 | 725 | 3.2 mi |
| Waipahu Intermediate School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 07–08 | 1,113 | 4.4 mi |
| Highlands Intermediate School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 07–08 | 824 | 7.7 mi |
| Aiea Intermediate School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 07–08 | 470 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kapolei Middle School
What grades does Kapolei Middle School serve?
Kapolei Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Kapolei Middle School?
Kapolei Middle School reported 727 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 42 Hawaii middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 934 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kapolei Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 727 students and 56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kapolei Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kapolei Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawaii Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kapolei Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kapolei Middle School in?
Kapolei Middle School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kapolei Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Honouliuli Middle School (1 mi), Ewa Makai Middle School (2.1 mi), Ilima Intermediate School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.