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Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Honolulu, HI · NCES 150003000223

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1302 Queen Emma St · Honolulu, HI 96813

At a glance

Reported students

354

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

26

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Hawaii middle enrollment

17th percentile

Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

467

Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School: 354 reported students.

State peer staffing position

31st percentile

13.6:1 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
335
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
14:1

What the reported data says about Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School

Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Honolulu. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.

Among 42 middle schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 695 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, 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 (53.7%) and Asian (20.6%). English learners represent 49% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. 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 Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
49%
Students with disabilities
14.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
77.1%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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%
  • Hispanic11.6%
  • Black0.3%
  • Asian20.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander53.7%
  • Multiracial11.9%

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.

William P Jarrett Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

283 reported students

Lahaina Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 06–08

449 reported students

Waimea Canyon Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

467 reported students

Aiea Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 07–08

470 reported students

Lokelani Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 06–08

486 reported students

Kapaa Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

507 reported students

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