- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waimanalo, HI
Malama Honua Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Malama Honua Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 150003000299Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malama Honua Charter School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waimanalo · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Malama Honua Charter School has class sizes larger than 90% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malama Honua Charter School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waimanalo, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Malama Honua Charter School held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 150003000299 · Waimanalo, HI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
170 enr · 17:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Malama Honua Charter School held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Malama Honua Charter 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 170
Malama Honua Charter School
170 students
What this shows Malama Honua Charter School reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malama Honua Charter School compares
Malama Honua Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 0% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 90% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 54.7%
Two or More 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 11.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Malama Honua Charter School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
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 Malama Honua Charter 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 | Lower 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 Malama Honua Charter 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 elementary 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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malama Honua Charter School
How many students attend Malama Honua Charter School?
Malama Honua Charter School has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waimanalo, HI. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malama Honua Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malama Honua Charter School is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malama Honua Charter School?
40.0% of students at Malama Honua Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malama Honua Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Malama Honua Charter School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 54.7% of enrollment, in Waimanalo, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malama Honua Charter School?
Malama Honua Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Malama Honua Charter School rank among public schools in Waimanalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Malama Honua Charter School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waimanalo, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Malama Honua Charter 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.