Kalihi Waena Elementary School

1240 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kalihi Waena 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 14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kalihi Waena Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kalihi Waena 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 Kalihi Waena Elementary 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#256 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kalihi Waena Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kalihi Waena 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 2020-21 school year data.
28%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kalihi Waena 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kalihi Waena Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
45%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Kalihi Waena Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kalihi Waena Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kalihi Waena Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
n/a
11%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Kalihi Waena Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
40%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kalihi Waena Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kalihi Waena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kalihi Waena Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Kalihi Waena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kalihi Waena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kalihi Waena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kalihi Waena Elementary School's ranking?
Kalihi Waena Elementary School is ranked #256 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kalihi Waena Elementary School?
487 students attend Kalihi Waena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Kalihi Waena Elementary School students are Asian, 40% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalihi Waena Elementary School?
Kalihi Waena Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kalihi Waena Elementary School offer ?
Kalihi Waena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kalihi Waena Elementary School part of?
Kalihi Waena Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

School Calendar

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Last Day for Students (Events)
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
Student's First Day (Events)
August 06, 2024 (Tuesday)

School Reviews

1   6/30/2018
This school is against parents. No support towards helping or caring for your child. Since half of the kids come from public housing the staff could careless. I had thought this school was great for my kids but boy was I wrong. If your child is 2nd grade and below, then your child is not able to part take in any school sports. It is only available to higher grades. They don't go by age, its done by grades. Such a bummer. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO ATTEND HERE!
- Posted by Parent - single mom fighting for her kids

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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