Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waiahole Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waiahole Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waiahole Elementary School's student population of 97 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waiahole Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waiahole Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
25%
Hispanic
20%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
9%
11%
Hawaiian
43%
26%
Two or more races
22%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waiahole Elementary School's ranking?
Waiahole Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waiahole Elementary School?
97 students attend Waiahole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Waiahole Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waiahole Elementary School?
Waiahole Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waiahole Elementary School offer ?
Waiahole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Waiahole Elementary School part of?
Waiahole Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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