- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Waimea Canyon Middle School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 150003000092 · Waimea, HI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 14.2:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waimea Canyon Middle School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waimea Canyon 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 467
Waimea Canyon Middle School
467 students
What this shows Waimea Canyon Middle School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waimea Canyon Middle School compares
Waimea Canyon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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 middle 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 (~467 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.