- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Honolulu, HI
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
Federal NCES profile for School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000298Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Hawaii schools.
- #4 of 12
- middle schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability has class sizes smaller than 93% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability ranks #4 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 150003000298 · Honolulu, HI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
177 enr · 10.4:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability 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 177
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
177 students
What this shows School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability compares
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 75% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 7% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 32.2%
White 21.5%
Asian 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Two or More at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability 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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher 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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability'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 middle schools in Honolulu
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kaimuki Middle School
Standard public school
1,019 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Standard public school
900 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Niu Valley Middle School
Standard public school
786 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
Standard public school
755 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Standard public school
602 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
How many students attend School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability has 177 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 34% 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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?
10.2% of students at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?
The largest demographic group at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is Two or More at 32.2% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability?
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability rank among middle schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability ranks #4 of 12 middle schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Honolulu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability, 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.