- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wailuku, HI
Waihee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waihee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000079
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waihee Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Wailuku · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waihee Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waihee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wailuku, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Waihee Elementary School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 150003000079 · Wailuku, HI Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 15.1:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waihee Elementary School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waihee 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 572
Waihee Elementary School
572 students
What this shows Waihee Elementary School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waihee Elementary School compares
Waihee 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▲ 20% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.5%
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 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 44.9%
Two or More 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Asian 15.2%
White 3.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Waihee Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Waihee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waihee 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 Wailuku
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waihee Elementary School
How many students attend Waihee Elementary School?
Waihee Elementary School has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wailuku, HI. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waihee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waihee Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waihee Elementary School?
47.9% of students at Waihee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waihee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waihee Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 44.9% of enrollment, in Wailuku, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waihee Elementary School?
Waihee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Waihee Elementary School rank among schools in Wailuku?
By Resource Investment Index, Waihee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wailuku, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wailuku on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Waihee 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.