- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 150003000026 · Waimanalo, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 10.4:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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 344
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
344 students
What this shows Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School compares
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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.
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 (~344 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.