At a glance
Reported students
344
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School: 344 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 14:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 375
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Waimanalo. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 344 students for 2024–25.
Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Hawaii median of 14:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (54.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.4%). English learners represent 10.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic24.4%
- Black0.6%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander54.7%
- Multiracial12.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ala Wai Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
344 reported students
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Kamalii Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
342 reported students
Keaukaha Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
341 reported students
Pauoa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
348 reported students
Kula Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
339 reported students
Public schools near Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malama Honua Charter School Elementary · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | KG–08 | 170 | 0.9 mi |
| Blanche Pope Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 212 | 1.8 mi |
| Keolu Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 125 | 2.2 mi |
| Enchanted Lake Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 258 | 2.8 mi |
| Kaelepulu Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 188 | 3 mi |
| Maunawili Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 361 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
What grades does Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School serve?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School reported 344 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 182 Hawaii elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 375 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 344 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawaii Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School in?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Malama Honua Charter School (0.9 mi), Blanche Pope Elementary School (1.8 mi), Keolu Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.