Enrollment
745
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waianae Intermediate School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waianae Intermediate School
Waianae Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Waianae, Hawaii, enrolling 745 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 66.3% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 745 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 163 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 745 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Waianae Intermediate School.
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 Waianae Intermediate School compares
Waianae Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Waianae Intermediate School.
$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 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
- 2,890
- 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 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 (~745 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waianae Intermediate School a good school?
Waianae Intermediate School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. 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 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.
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