- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honolulu, HI
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Federal NCES profile for Waialae Elementary - Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000183Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waialae Elementary - Pcs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #17 of 53
- schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Waialae Elementary - Pcs has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waialae Elementary - Pcs ranks #17 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Waialae Elementary - Pcs grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 150003000183 · Honolulu, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
495 enr · 13.4:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waialae Elementary - Pcs grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waialae Elementary - Pcs 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 495
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
495 students
What this shows Waialae Elementary - Pcs reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waialae Elementary - Pcs compares
Waialae Elementary - Pcs 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 57% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
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
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Two or More 37.8%
Asian 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
White 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Two or More at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Waialae Elementary - Pcs is more 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 Waialae Elementary - Pcs 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 Waialae Elementary - Pcs'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 Honolulu
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maemae Elementary School
Standard public school
667 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Salt Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Makalapa Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waialae Elementary - Pcs
How many students attend Waialae Elementary - Pcs?
Waialae Elementary - Pcs has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waialae Elementary - Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Waialae Elementary - Pcs 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 Waialae Elementary - Pcs?
17.4% of students at Waialae Elementary - Pcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waialae Elementary - Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Waialae Elementary - Pcs is Two or More at 37.8% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waialae Elementary - Pcs?
Waialae Elementary - Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Waialae Elementary - Pcs rank among schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Waialae Elementary - Pcs ranks #17 of 53 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 schools in Honolulu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Waialae Elementary - Pcs, 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.