Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waihee 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 31% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waihee Elementary School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waihee 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 Waihee 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
#220 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
25%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
44%
26%
Two or more races
18%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 Waihee Elementary School's ranking?
Waihee Elementary School is ranked #220 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waihee Elementary School often compared to?
Waihee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wailuku Elementary School, Puu Kukui Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waihee Elementary School?
587 students attend Waihee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Waihee Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waihee Elementary School?
Waihee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waihee Elementary School offer ?
Waihee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waihee Elementary School part of?
Waihee Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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