Enrollment
344
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waimanalo, HI
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000026
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waimanalo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waimanalo, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waimanalo, Hawaii, enrolling 344 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 93% of Hawaii schools and 26% under the state's 14.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 71.6% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 115 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waimanalo's public schools, it stands alongside Blanche Pope Elementary School (212 students): Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 12.5:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Waimanalo Elementary & 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 Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School compares
Waimanalo Elementary & 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 79% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 7% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.7%
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
$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 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 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 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 6.4%
White 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Waimanalo Elementary & 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 Waimanalo Elementary & 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 Waimanalo Elementary & 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 Waimanalo Elementary & 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 other schools in Waimanalo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~344 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
How many students attend Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waimanalo, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 34% 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 Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
71.6% of students at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 54.7% of enrollment, in Waimanalo, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School rank among public schools in Waimanalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waimanalo, 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 Waimanalo on the city page.
Is Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School a good school?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Hawaii schools. 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 Waimanalo Elementary & 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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