- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hilo, HI
Waiakea Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Waiakea Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000053
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waiakea Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 16
- public schools in Hilo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waiakea Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 70% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waiakea Intermediate School ranks #1 of 16 public schools in Hilo, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Waiakea Intermediate School grew from 774 students in 2022-23 to 854 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 150003000053 · Hilo, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 15.3:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waiakea Intermediate School grew from 774 students in 2022-23 to 854 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waiakea Intermediate 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 857
Waiakea Intermediate School
857 students
What this shows Waiakea Intermediate School reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waiakea Intermediate School compares
Waiakea Intermediate 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 3% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 28.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Asian 16.1%
White 5.1%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Two or More at 28.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Waiakea Intermediate 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 Waiakea Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waiakea Intermediate 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 middle schools in Hilo
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waiakea Intermediate School
How many students attend Waiakea Intermediate School?
Waiakea Intermediate School has 857 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hilo, HI. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 854 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waiakea Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waiakea Intermediate School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waiakea Intermediate School?
41.0% of students at Waiakea Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waiakea Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Waiakea Intermediate School is Two or More at 28.0% of enrollment, in Hilo, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waiakea Intermediate School?
Waiakea Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Waiakea Intermediate School rank among public schools in Hilo?
By Resource Investment Index, Waiakea Intermediate School ranks #1 of 16 public schools in Hilo, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hilo on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Waiakea Intermediate 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.