Enrollment
1,113
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waipahu Intermediate School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waipahu Intermediate School
Waipahu Intermediate School is a large middle school in Waipahu, Hawaii, enrolling 1,113 students.
At 14.5:1, 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 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Hawaii, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,113 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (62%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Waipahu Intermediate 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 Waipahu Intermediate School compares
Waipahu Intermediate 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Waipahu Intermediate 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 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
- 2,890
- 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 (~1,113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waipahu Intermediate School a good school?
Waipahu Intermediate School earns 46/100 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 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.
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