Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School

41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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 15% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School's student population of 357 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
357 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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 Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is 0.63, 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)
#262 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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.
32%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
1%
11%
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Hawaiian
54%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School's ranking?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is ranked #262 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School often compared to?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maunawili Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
357 students attend Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School students are Hawaiian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School offer ?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School part of?
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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