Enrollment
1,221
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ewa Makai Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ewa Makai Middle School
Ewa Makai Middle School is a large middle school in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, enrolling 1,221 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Hawaii, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,221 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by Asian (33%) and Two or More (25%) (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ewa Beach's middle schools, it stands alongside Honouliuli Middle School (793 students): Ewa Makai Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 18:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Ewa Makai Middle 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 Ewa Makai Middle School compares
Ewa Makai Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Ewa Makai Middle 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 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
- 2,890
- 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 in Ewa Beach
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ewa Makai Middle School a good school?
Ewa Makai Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Hawaii schools. 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 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.
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