- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waianae, HI
Waianae Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Waianae Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000229
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waianae Intermediate School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Waianae · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waianae Intermediate School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waianae Intermediate School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Waianae, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+114 students YoY
Waianae Intermediate School grew from 671 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+114 students YoY 150003000229 · Waianae, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 13.3:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waianae Intermediate School grew from 671 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waianae 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 745
Waianae Intermediate School
745 students
What this shows Waianae Intermediate School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waianae Intermediate School compares
Waianae 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 66% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 6.7%
White 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Waianae Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 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
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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waianae Intermediate School
How many students attend Waianae Intermediate School?
Waianae Intermediate School has 745 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waianae, HI. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), up 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waianae Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waianae Intermediate School is 13.3:1, which is 6% 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 Waianae Intermediate School?
66.3% of students at Waianae Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waianae Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Waianae Intermediate School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 47.7% of enrollment, in Waianae, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waianae Intermediate School?
Waianae Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Waianae Intermediate School rank among public schools in Waianae?
By Resource Investment Index, Waianae Intermediate School ranks #7 of 11 public 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 public schools in Waianae on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Waianae 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.