Enrollment
436
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aiea, HI
Gustav H Webling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gustav H Webling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000139
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gustav H Webling Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Aiea · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gustav H Webling Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gustav H Webling Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Aiea, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gustav H Webling Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gustav H Webling Elementary School
Gustav H Webling Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Aiea, Hawaii, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 436 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 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Two or More (24%) and White (21%) (diversity index 81/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Aiea's public schools, it stands alongside Alvah a Scott Elementary School (433 students): Gustav H Webling Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Gustav H Webling Elementary 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 Gustav H Webling Elementary School compares
Gustav H Webling Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 48% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Two or More 24.3%
White 21.1%
Asian 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.9%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Two or More at 24.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.9, Gustav H Webling Elementary 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 Gustav H Webling Elementary 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 Gustav H Webling Elementary 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 | Similar 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 Gustav H Webling Elementary 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 other schools in Aiea
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alvah a Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Waimalu Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Aiea Elementary School
Standard public school
265 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gustav H Webling Elementary School
How many students attend Gustav H Webling Elementary School?
Gustav H Webling Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aiea, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gustav H Webling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gustav H Webling Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gustav H Webling Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Gustav H Webling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gustav H Webling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gustav H Webling Elementary School is Two or More at 24.3% of enrollment, in Aiea, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gustav H Webling Elementary School?
Gustav H Webling Elementary 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 Gustav H Webling Elementary School rank among schools in Aiea?
By Resource Investment Index, Gustav H Webling Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 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 schools in Aiea on the city page.
Is Gustav H Webling Elementary School a good school?
Gustav H Webling Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Gustav H Webling Elementary 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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