- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Mililani Waena Elementary School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 150003000105 · Mililani, HI Other · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 13.4:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Mililani Waena Elementary School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Mililani Waena Elementary 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 642
Mililani Waena Elementary School
642 students
What this shows Mililani Waena Elementary School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mililani Waena Elementary School compares
Mililani Waena Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~642 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.