At a glance
Reported students
696
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Keaau Middle School: 696 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
13.9:1 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
- 704
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Keaau Middle School
Keaau Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Keaau. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 696 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 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (31.2%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (28.2%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Keaau Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 50 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- 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
- White9.6%
- Hispanic31.2%
- Black0.6%
- Asian11.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander28.2%
- Multiracial18.1%
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
Not reported as 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.
Wahiawa Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
694 reported students
Kealakehe Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 06–08
677 reported students
Ilima Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 07–08
725 reported students
Kapolei Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
727 reported students
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
729 reported students
Waianae Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 07–08
745 reported students
Public schools near Keaau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keaau Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 829 | 0.6 mi |
| Keaau High School High · Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,041 | 0.8 mi |
| Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS Elementary · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–08 | 451 | 1.3 mi |
| Kua o ka La - NCPCS Other · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–09 | 185 | 3.6 mi |
| Waiakea Intermediate School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 857 | 5.7 mi |
| Hilo Intermediate School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 07–08 | 560 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Keaau Middle School
What grades does Keaau Middle School serve?
Keaau 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 Keaau Middle School?
Keaau Middle School reported 696 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 42 Hawaii middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 704 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Keaau Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 696 students and 50 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 Keaau Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Keaau 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 Keaau Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Keaau Middle School in?
Keaau 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 Keaau Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Keaau Elementary School (0.6 mi), Keaau High School (0.8 mi), Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.