Enrollment
449
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lahaina, HI
Lahaina Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lahaina Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000068
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lahaina Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lahaina · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lahaina Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lahaina Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lahaina, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lahaina Intermediate School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lahaina Intermediate School
Lahaina Intermediate School is a mid-sized middle school in Lahaina, Hawaii, enrolling 449 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Lahaina Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 95% of Hawaii schools and 29% under the state's 14.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 150 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Lahaina 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 Lahaina Intermediate School compares
Lahaina 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 13% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 5% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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
Asian 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 18.0%
Two or More 16.0%
White 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.4, Lahaina 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 Lahaina 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 Lahaina Intermediate School 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 | Similar 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 Lahaina 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 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 (~449 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lahaina Intermediate School
How many students attend Lahaina Intermediate School?
Lahaina Intermediate School has 449 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lahaina, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lahaina Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lahaina Intermediate School is 10:1, which is 29% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 36% 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 Lahaina Intermediate School?
34.8% of students at Lahaina Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lahaina Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lahaina Intermediate School is Asian at 34.3% of enrollment, in Lahaina, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lahaina Intermediate School?
Lahaina Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lahaina Intermediate School rank among public schools in Lahaina?
By Resource Investment Index, Lahaina Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lahaina, 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 Lahaina on the city page.
Is Lahaina Intermediate School a good school?
Lahaina Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Lahaina 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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