Enrollment
564
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Honolulu, HI
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000222
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Hawaii schools.
- #9 of 12
- middle schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School ranks #9 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling 564 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 67.5% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 564 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (53%) and Asian (29%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Honolulu's middle schools, it stands alongside Kaimuki Middle School (1,019 students): Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 17.6:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Governor Sanford B Dole 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 Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School compares
Governor Sanford B Dole 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 69% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.6%
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 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 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
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 53.2%
Asian 29.1%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School is less 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 Governor Sanford B Dole 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 Governor Sanford B Dole Middle 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Governor Sanford B Dole 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 Honolulu
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kaimuki Middle School
Standard public school
1,019 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Standard public school
900 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Niu Valley Middle School
Standard public school
786 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
Standard public school
755 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~564 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
How many students attend Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School?
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School has 564 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Honolulu, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 22% 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 Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School?
67.5% of students at Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 53.2% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School?
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School rank among middle schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School ranks #9 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, 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 Honolulu on the city page.
Is Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School a good school?
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Governor Sanford B Dole 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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