Wailuku Elementary School

355 S High St
Wailuku, HI 96793
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#230 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wailuku 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.
35%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wailuku 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
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wailuku 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
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Asian
13%
26%
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Hispanic
26%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Wailuku 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%
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White
3%
11%
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Hawaiian
38%
26%
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Two or more races
20%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wailuku Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Wailuku Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wailuku 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
9%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wailuku 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 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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