- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ewa Beach, HI
Ewa Makai Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ewa Makai Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000296
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ewa Makai Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Ewa Beach · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ewa Makai Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ewa Makai Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Ewa Beach, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+134 students YoY
Ewa Makai Middle School grew from 1,119 students in 2022-23 to 1,253 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 77.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+134 students YoY 150003000296 · Ewa Beach, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
1,221 enr · 15.9:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Ewa Makai Middle School grew from 1,119 students in 2022-23 to 1,253 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE held 77.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Ewa Makai Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school
Ewa Makai Middle School
1,221 students
What this shows Ewa Makai Middle School reports 1,221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ewa Makai Middle School compares
Ewa Makai Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 37% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,221
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 32.6%
Two or More 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.3%
White 8.4%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: Asian at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Ewa Makai Middle School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ewa Makai Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ewa Makai Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 in Ewa Beach
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ewa Makai Middle School
How many students attend Ewa Makai Middle School?
Ewa Makai Middle School has 1,221 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ewa Beach, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,119 (2022-23) → 1,253 (2023-24), up 134.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ewa Makai Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ewa Makai Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ewa Makai Middle School?
25.4% of students at Ewa Makai Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ewa Makai Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ewa Makai Middle School is Asian at 32.6% of enrollment, in Ewa Beach, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ewa Makai Middle School?
Ewa Makai Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ewa Makai Middle School rank among middle schools in Ewa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ewa Makai Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Ewa Beach, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ewa Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Ewa Makai Middle 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.