- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waikoloa, HI
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000247
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Hawaii schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 732
- students enrolled
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 57.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 150003000247 · Waikoloa, HI Other · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 12.8:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 57.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle 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 732
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
732 students
What this shows Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School compares
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 3% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 28% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 20.4%
White 16.3%
Asian 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.7, Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Waikoloa Elementary and Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waikoloa Elementary and Middle 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 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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
How many students attend Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School?
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School has 732 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waikoloa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 18% 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 Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School?
41.2% of students at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 30.9% of enrollment, in Waikoloa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School?
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Waikoloa Elementary and Middle 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.