- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wailuku, HI
Iao Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Iao Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000059
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iao Intermediate School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Wailuku · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Iao Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 85% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iao Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wailuku, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+170 students YoY
Iao Intermediate School grew from 780 students in 2022-23 to 950 in 2023-24 (+21.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+170 students YoY 150003000059 · Wailuku, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 16.5:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Iao Intermediate School grew from 780 students in 2022-23 to 950 in 2023-24 (+21.8%). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Iao Intermediate 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 893
Iao Intermediate School
893 students
What this shows Iao Intermediate School reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iao Intermediate School compares
Iao Intermediate 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 6% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 21.7%
Asian 18.4%
White 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Iao Intermediate School is more 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 Iao Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iao Intermediate 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
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 (~893 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iao Intermediate School
How many students attend Iao Intermediate School?
Iao Intermediate School has 893 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wailuku, HI. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 950 (2023-24), up 170.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iao Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iao Intermediate School is 16.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iao Intermediate School?
37.8% of students at Iao Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iao Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Iao Intermediate School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 32.0% of enrollment, in Wailuku, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iao Intermediate School?
Iao Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Iao Intermediate School rank among public schools in Wailuku?
By Resource Investment Index, Iao Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wailuku, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wailuku on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Iao Intermediate 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.