Helemano Elementary School

1001 Ihi Ihi Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helemano Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 30% in HI
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Helemano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Helemano Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Helemano Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helemano Elementary School is 0.78, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (HI)
#71 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Helemano Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Helemano Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Helemano Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
31%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
13%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
26%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Helemano Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.78
This chart displays the diversity score of Helemano Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Helemano Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helemano Elementary School's ranking?
Helemano Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Helemano Elementary School often compared to?
Helemano Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iliahi Elementary School, Daniel K Inouye Elementary School, Wahiawa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Helemano Elementary School?
435 students attend Helemano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Helemano Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helemano Elementary School?
Helemano Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helemano Elementary School offer ?
Helemano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Helemano Elementary School part of?
Helemano Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Date
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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