- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearl City, HI
Waiau Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waiau Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000109
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waiau Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Pearl City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waiau Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waiau Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Pearl City, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Waiau Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 150003000109 · Pearl City, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.6:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waiau Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waiau 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 498
Waiau Elementary School
498 students
What this shows Waiau Elementary School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waiau Elementary School compares
Waiau Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 18% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 28.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Asian 14.7%
White 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Two or More at 28.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Waiau Elementary School 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 Waiau Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waiau 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 Pearl City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pearl City Highlands School
Standard public school
515 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Momilani Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Pearl City Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Palisades Elementary School
Standard public school
356 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Manana Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lehua Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 11.3:1 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waiau Elementary School
How many students attend Waiau Elementary School?
Waiau Elementary School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearl City, HI. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waiau Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waiau Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waiau Elementary School?
33.0% of students at Waiau Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waiau Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waiau Elementary School is Two or More at 28.9% of enrollment, in Pearl City, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waiau Elementary School?
Waiau Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Waiau Elementary School rank among schools in Pearl City?
By Resource Investment Index, Waiau Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Pearl City, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pearl City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Waiau 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.