- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honolulu, HI
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
Federal NCES profile for Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000096
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii.
- #6 of 53
- schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.9:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind has class sizes smaller than 99% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind ranks #6 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind held near 52 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 150003000096 · Honolulu, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 2.9:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind held near 52 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind 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 49
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
49 students
What this shows Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind compares
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.9:1 | ▼ 79% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 20% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.9:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.9:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 49 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 59.2%
Asian 20.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 4.1%
White 2.0%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind'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 other schools in Honolulu
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maemae Elementary School
Standard public school
667 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Salt Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Makalapa Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
How many students attend Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind?
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind has 49 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is 2.9:1, which is 79% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 82% 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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind?
48.1% of students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind?
The largest demographic group at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 59.2% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind?
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind rank among schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind ranks #6 of 53 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 schools in Honolulu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind, 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.