Serving 107 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- 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 107 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
107 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
#173 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
26%
Hispanic
23%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
9%
11%
Hawaiian
42%
26%
Two or more races
21%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #173 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 32% HI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Waiahole Elementary School?
107 students attend Waiahole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Waiahole Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waiahole Elementary School?
Waiahole Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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