- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waipahu, HI
Waipahu Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Waipahu Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000158
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waipahu Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Waipahu · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waipahu Intermediate School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waipahu Intermediate School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Waipahu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Waipahu Intermediate School grew from 1,084 students in 2022-23 to 1,147 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 150003000158 · Waipahu, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
1,113 enr · 14.5:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waipahu Intermediate School grew from 1,084 students in 2022-23 to 1,147 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waipahu 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 1,113
Waipahu Intermediate School
1,113 students
What this shows Waipahu Intermediate School reports 1,113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waipahu Intermediate School compares
Waipahu Intermediate School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 21% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,113
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 62.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 17.6%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
White 0.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Waipahu Intermediate School is less 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 Waipahu Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Waipahu 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
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 (~1,113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waipahu Intermediate School
How many students attend Waipahu Intermediate School?
Waipahu Intermediate School has 1,113 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waipahu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,084 (2022-23) → 1,147 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waipahu Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waipahu Intermediate School is 14.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waipahu Intermediate School?
48.3% of students at Waipahu Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waipahu Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Waipahu Intermediate School is Asian at 62.3% of enrollment, in Waipahu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waipahu Intermediate School?
Waipahu Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Waipahu?
By Resource Investment Index, Waipahu Intermediate School ranks #3 of 9 public 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 public schools in Waipahu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Waipahu 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.