- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waianae, HI
Waianae Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waianae Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000111
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waianae Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Hawaii schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Waianae · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waianae Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waianae Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Waianae, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Waianae Elementary School shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 150003000111 · Waianae, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 12.3:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waianae Elementary School shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waianae 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 407
Waianae Elementary School
407 students
What this shows Waianae Elementary School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waianae Elementary School compares
Waianae Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 96% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.0%
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.5%
White 0.7%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Waianae 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 Waianae 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 Waianae 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
Similar other schools in Waianae
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Standard public school
928 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Standard public school
919 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Leihoku Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Nanaikapono Elementary School
Standard public school
688 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Maili Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Makaha Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 10.5:1 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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waianae Elementary School
How many students attend Waianae Elementary School?
Waianae Elementary School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waianae, HI. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waianae Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waianae Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 22% 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 Waianae Elementary School?
78.3% of students at Waianae Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waianae Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waianae Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 58.7% of enrollment, in Waianae, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waianae Elementary School?
Waianae Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Waianae Elementary School rank among schools in Waianae?
By Resource Investment Index, Waianae Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Waianae, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waianae on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Waianae 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.