Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wailuku 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 18% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wailuku Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wailuku 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 Wailuku Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#230 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
26%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
11%
Hawaiian
38%
26%
Two or more races
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Wailuku Elementary School's ranking?
Wailuku Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Wailuku Elementary School often compared to?
Wailuku Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Puu Kukui Elementary School, Waihee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Wailuku Elementary School?
599 students attend Wailuku Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wailuku Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wailuku Elementary School?
Wailuku Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wailuku Elementary School offer ?
Wailuku Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wailuku Elementary School part of?
Wailuku Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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