- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School grew from 530 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 150003000222 · Honolulu, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 12.3:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School grew from 530 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Governor Sanford B Dole 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 564
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
564 students
What this shows Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School compares
Governor Sanford B Dole 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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
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 (~564 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.