- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waimea, HI
Niihau High & Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Niihau High & Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000091
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niihau High & Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Waimea · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Niihau High & Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niihau High & Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waimea, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Niihau High & Elementary School grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+17.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 150003000091 · Waimea, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 6.5:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Niihau High & Elementary School grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+17.6%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Niihau High & 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 13
Niihau High & Elementary School
13 students
What this shows Niihau High & Elementary School reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niihau High & Elementary School compares
Niihau High & Elementary 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 54% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 76% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 1% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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
Counselors0.0 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 100.0%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Niihau High & Elementary 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 Niihau High & Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niihau High & 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
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 (~13 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niihau High & Elementary School
How many students attend Niihau High & Elementary School?
Niihau High & Elementary School has 13 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waimea, HI. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niihau High & Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niihau High & Elementary School is 6.5:1, which is 54% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 59% 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 Niihau High & Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Niihau High & Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niihau High & Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Niihau High & Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 100.0% of enrollment, in Waimea, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niihau High & Elementary School?
Niihau High & Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Niihau High & Elementary School rank among public schools in Waimea?
By Resource Investment Index, Niihau High & Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waimea, 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 Niihau High & 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.