- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kahului, HI
Maui Waena Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Maui Waena Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000241
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maui Waena Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Kahului · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maui Waena Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maui Waena Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kahului, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Maui Waena Intermediate School grew from 1,044 students in 2022-23 to 1,126 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 150003000241 · Kahului, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
1,015 enr · 15.4:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Maui Waena Intermediate School grew from 1,044 students in 2022-23 to 1,126 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Maui Waena 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 1,015
Maui Waena Intermediate School
1,015 students
What this shows Maui Waena Intermediate School reports 1,015 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maui Waena Intermediate School compares
Maui Waena 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 21% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,015
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 46.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 11.6%
White 3.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Maui Waena Intermediate School is about as mixed as 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 Maui Waena Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maui Waena 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 (~1,015 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maui Waena Intermediate School
How many students attend Maui Waena Intermediate School?
Maui Waena Intermediate School has 1,015 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kahului, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,044 (2022-23) → 1,126 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maui Waena Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maui Waena Intermediate School is 15.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maui Waena Intermediate School?
31.8% of students at Maui Waena Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maui Waena Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Maui Waena Intermediate School is Asian at 46.8% of enrollment, in Kahului, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maui Waena Intermediate School?
Maui Waena Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Maui Waena Intermediate School rank among public schools in Kahului?
By Resource Investment Index, Maui Waena Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kahului, 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 Kahului on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Maui Waena 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.