Enrollment
642
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mililani, HI
Mililani Waena Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mililani Waena Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000105
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mililani Waena Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Mililani · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mililani Waena Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mililani Waena Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Mililani, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mililani Waena Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mililani Waena Elementary School
Mililani Waena Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mililani, Hawaii, enrolling 642 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 642 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by Two or More (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Mililani's public schools, it stands alongside Mililani Uka Elementary School (658 students): Mililani Waena Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.6:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Mililani Waena Elementary 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 Mililani Waena Elementary School compares
Mililani Waena Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 49% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Two or More 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Asian 22.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.8%
White 6.2%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Two or More at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Mililani Waena Elementary 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 Mililani Waena Elementary 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 Mililani Waena Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mililani Waena Elementary 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 other schools in Mililani
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Kipapa Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Mililani Ike Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~642 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mililani Waena Elementary School
How many students attend Mililani Waena Elementary School?
Mililani Waena Elementary School has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mililani, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mililani Waena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mililani Waena Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 15% 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 Mililani Waena Elementary School?
20.6% of students at Mililani Waena Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mililani Waena Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mililani Waena Elementary School is Two or More at 32.1% of enrollment, in Mililani, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mililani Waena Elementary School?
Mililani Waena Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mililani Waena Elementary School rank among schools in Mililani?
By Resource Investment Index, Mililani Waena Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Mililani, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mililani on the city page.
Is Mililani Waena Elementary School a good school?
Mililani Waena Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. 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 Mililani Waena Elementary 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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