Enrollment
49
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is a small combined-grade school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling 49 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.9:1, Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is leaner than roughly 99% of Hawaii schools and 79% under the state's 14.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Hawaii schools, with 49 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (59%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 49 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Honolulu's public schools, it stands alongside Maemae Elementary School (667 students): Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.9:1 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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind.
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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind compares
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind.
$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 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
- 2,890
- 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 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
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 (~49 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind a good school?
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. 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 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.
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