Enrollment
177
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.2%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is a lower-poverty, small charter middle school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling 177 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is leaner than roughly 93% of Hawaii schools and 26% under the state's 14.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.2% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Hawaii average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Hawaii schools, with 177 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Two or More (32%) and White (22%) (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Honolulu's middle schools, it stands alongside Kaimuki Middle School (1,019 students): School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 17.6:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability.
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 School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability compares
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 32.2%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability.
$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 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
- 2,890
- 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 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
Similar middle 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 (~177 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability a good school?
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Hawaii schools. 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 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.
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