Enrollment
470
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aiea, HI
Aiea Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Aiea Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000176
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aiea Intermediate School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Aiea · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aiea Intermediate School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aiea Intermediate School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Aiea, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aiea Intermediate School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aiea Intermediate School
Aiea Intermediate School is a mid-sized middle school in Aiea, Hawaii, enrolling 470 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Hawaii median, within a few percentage points of the 14.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (30%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (27%) (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Aiea Intermediate 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 Aiea Intermediate School compares
Aiea Intermediate 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 13% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 29.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 26.6%
Two or More 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
White 8.5%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 29.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Aiea Intermediate School is more 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 Aiea Intermediate 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 Aiea Intermediate 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aiea Intermediate 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 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 (~470 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aiea Intermediate School
How many students attend Aiea Intermediate School?
Aiea Intermediate School has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aiea, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiea Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aiea Intermediate School is 13.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 12% 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 Aiea Intermediate School?
45.1% of students at Aiea Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aiea Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Aiea Intermediate School is Asian at 29.8% of enrollment, in Aiea, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aiea Intermediate School?
Aiea Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Aiea Intermediate School rank among public schools in Aiea?
By Resource Investment Index, Aiea Intermediate School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Aiea, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aiea on the city page.
Is Aiea Intermediate School a good school?
Aiea Intermediate School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. 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 Aiea Intermediate 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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