Enrollment
467
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waimea, HI
Waimea Canyon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waimea Canyon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000092
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waimea Canyon Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waimea · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Waimea Canyon Middle School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waimea Canyon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waimea, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waimea Canyon Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waimea Canyon Middle School
Waimea Canyon Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Waimea, Hawaii, enrolling 467 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Hawaii median, within a few percentage points of the 14.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (26%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 156 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Waimea Canyon Middle 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 Waimea Canyon Middle School compares
Waimea Canyon Middle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▲ 15% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 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 25.9%
Asian 25.7%
Two or More 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
White 3.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 25.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Waimea Canyon Middle School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Waimea Canyon Middle 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 Waimea Canyon 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waimea Canyon Middle 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 middle 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 (~467 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Waimea Canyon Middle School
How many students attend Waimea Canyon Middle School?
Waimea Canyon Middle School has 467 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waimea, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waimea Canyon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waimea Canyon Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waimea Canyon Middle School?
46.1% of students at Waimea Canyon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waimea Canyon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waimea Canyon Middle School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 25.9% of enrollment, in Waimea, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waimea Canyon Middle School?
Waimea Canyon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Waimea Canyon Middle School rank among public schools in Waimea?
By Resource Investment Index, Waimea Canyon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waimea, 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 Waimea on the city page.
Is Waimea Canyon Middle School a good school?
Waimea Canyon Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. 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 Waimea Canyon 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.
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