Enrollment
725
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ewa Beach, HI
Ilima Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Ilima Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000129
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ilima Intermediate School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Ewa Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ilima Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 81% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ilima Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Ewa Beach, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ilima Intermediate School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ilima Intermediate School
Ilima Intermediate School is a mid-sized middle school in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, enrolling 725 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.7% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 725 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by Asian (38%) and Two or More (20%) (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ewa Beach's middle schools, it stands alongside Ewa Makai Middle School (1,221 students): Ilima Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 15.9:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Ilima Intermediate 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 Ilima Intermediate School compares
Ilima Intermediate 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 | 39.7% | ▼ 1% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
38.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Asian 37.9%
Two or More 19.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
White 4.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Ilima Intermediate 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 Ilima Intermediate 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 Ilima 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ilima Intermediate 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 middle schools in Ewa Beach
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~725 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ilima Intermediate School
How many students attend Ilima Intermediate School?
Ilima Intermediate School has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ewa Beach, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ilima Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ilima Intermediate 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 Ilima Intermediate School?
39.7% of students at Ilima Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ilima Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Ilima Intermediate School is Asian at 37.9% of enrollment, in Ewa Beach, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ilima Intermediate School?
Ilima Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Ilima Intermediate School rank among middle schools in Ewa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ilima Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Ewa Beach, 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 Ewa Beach on the city page.
Is Ilima Intermediate School a good school?
Ilima Intermediate School earns 34/100 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 Ilima 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.
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