Waikiki Elementary School

3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waikiki Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 5% in HI
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waikiki Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Waikiki Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 9% 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
544 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Waikiki Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waikiki Elementary School is 0.73, 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)
#8 out of 292 schools
(Top 5%)
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67%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waikiki 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.
79%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waikiki 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
35%
26%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
16%
11%
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Hawaiian
4%
26%
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Two or more races
33%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Waikiki 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
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Waikiki 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
17%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waikiki 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
3%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waikiki 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 Waikiki Elementary School's ranking?
Waikiki Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waikiki Elementary School often compared to?
Waikiki Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Waikiki Elementary School?
544 students attend Waikiki Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Waikiki Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waikiki Elementary School?
Waikiki Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waikiki Elementary School offer ?
Waikiki Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waikiki Elementary School part of?
Waikiki Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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