- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waipahu, HI
Waipahu Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waipahu Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000159
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waipahu Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Hawaii schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Waipahu · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waipahu Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waipahu Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Waipahu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Waipahu Elementary School held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 150003000159 · Waipahu, HI Other · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 11.2:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waipahu Elementary School held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waipahu Elementary 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 827
Waipahu Elementary School
827 students
What this shows Waipahu Elementary School reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waipahu Elementary School compares
Waipahu Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 67% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 12% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 43.3%
Asian 36.6%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
White 0.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Waipahu Elementary 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 Waipahu Elementary 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 Waipahu Elementary 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 Waipahu
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1,152 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Kanoelani Elementary School
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Kaleiopuu Elementary School
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727 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Honowai Elementary School
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568 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Waikele Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waipahu Elementary School
How many students attend Waipahu Elementary School?
Waipahu Elementary School has 827 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waipahu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waipahu Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waipahu Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 29% 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 Waipahu Elementary School?
66.7% of students at Waipahu Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waipahu Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waipahu Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 43.3% of enrollment, in Waipahu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waipahu Elementary School?
Waipahu Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Waipahu Elementary School rank among schools in Waipahu?
By Resource Investment Index, Waipahu Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Waipahu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waipahu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Waipahu Elementary 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.