At a glance
Reported students
450
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii other enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 25 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
University Laboratory School: 450 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. 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
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about University Laboratory School
University Laboratory School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Honolulu. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 450 students for 2024–25.
Among 25 combined / other schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 325 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Hawaii median of 12.7:1 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 Asian (57.6%) and White (16.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking University Laboratory School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8%
- 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
- White16.9%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black2.4%
- Asian57.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander16.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS
Other · Grades KG–12
465 reported students
Anuenue School
Other · Grades PK–12
431 reported students
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–12
488 reported students
Hana High & Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–12
368 reported students
Connections - New Century PCS
Other · Grades KG–12
352 reported students
Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS
Other · Grades PK–12
325 reported students
Public schools near University Laboratory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyager - A Public Charter School Elementary · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | KG–08 | 242 | 0.2 mi |
| Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 177 | 0.6 mi |
| Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind Other · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–12 | 49 | 1.8 mi |
| Anuenue School Other · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–12 | 431 | 2.1 mi |
| Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS Other · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | KG–12 | 465 | 2.5 mi |
| Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS Other · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–12 | 148 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University Laboratory School
What grades does University Laboratory School serve?
University Laboratory School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend University Laboratory School?
University Laboratory School reported 450 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 25 Hawaii combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University Laboratory School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 450 students and 41.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is University Laboratory School a public, charter, or magnet school?
University Laboratory School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of University Laboratory School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8% 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 University Laboratory School in?
University Laboratory 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 University Laboratory School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Voyager - A Public Charter School (0.2 mi), Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School (0.6 mi), Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.