- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kamuela, HI
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Federal NCES profile for Waimea Middle - Pccs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000268Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waimea Middle - Pccs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kamuela · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waimea Middle - Pccs has class sizes smaller than 96% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waimea Middle - Pccs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kamuela, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Waimea Middle - Pccs grew from 194 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 150003000268 · Kamuela, HI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
188 enr · 9.4:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waimea Middle - Pccs grew from 194 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waimea Middle - Pccs 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 188
Waimea Middle - Pccs
188 students
What this shows Waimea Middle - Pccs reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waimea Middle - Pccs compares
Waimea Middle - Pccs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 84% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 4% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 17.6%
Asian 14.9%
White 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Waimea Middle - Pccs is more 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 Waimea Middle - Pccs 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 Waimea Middle - Pccs'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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waimea Middle - Pccs
How many students attend Waimea Middle - Pccs?
Waimea Middle - Pccs has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kamuela, HI. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waimea Middle - Pccs?
The student-teacher ratio at Waimea Middle - Pccs is 9.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 40% 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 Waimea Middle - Pccs?
73.7% of students at Waimea Middle - Pccs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waimea Middle - Pccs?
The largest demographic group at Waimea Middle - Pccs is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 37.8% of enrollment, in Kamuela, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waimea Middle - Pccs?
Waimea Middle - Pccs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle - Pccs rank among public schools in Kamuela?
By Resource Investment Index, Waimea Middle - Pccs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kamuela, 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 Middle - Pccs, 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.