- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Ilima Intermediate School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 150003000129 · Ewa Beach, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 16.1:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Ilima Intermediate School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 700 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Ilima 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 725
Ilima Intermediate School
725 students
What this shows Ilima Intermediate School reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ilima Intermediate School compares
Ilima 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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.
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 (~725 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), up 85.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.