Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waialae Elementary - Pcs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waialae Elementary - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Waialae Elementary - Pcs's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Waialae Elementary - Pcs ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waialae Elementary - Pcs 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
24%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
10%
11%
Hawaiian
7%
25%
Two or more races
34%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waialae Elementary - Pcs's ranking?
Waialae Elementary - Pcs is ranked #67 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waialae Elementary - Pcs often compared to?
Waialae Elementary - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Kahala Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waialae Elementary - Pcs?
500 students attend Waialae Elementary - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Waialae Elementary - Pcs students are Asian, 34% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waialae Elementary - Pcs?
Waialae Elementary - Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waialae Elementary - Pcs offer ?
Waialae Elementary - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waialae Elementary - Pcs part of?
Waialae Elementary - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Waialae Elementary - Pcs located?
Waialae Elementary - Pcs is located in the Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 2 other public schools located in Kaimuki.
School Reviews
5 10/24/2009
We fully recommend Wai'alae! Wai'alae passes all No Child Left Behind Standards but also has been able to retain all of the fun supplemental classes such as music, art, PE, and Hawaiian that other schools have had to cut out. The campus is beautiful and very well-kept, and this is carried out in the classrooms through lessons about gardening, the environment, and nutrition. Herbs and veggies grown in the schools' garden are used by the chef in the cafeteria! And the food is yummy including an all-you-can-eat fruit and salad bar! Wai'alae even has an after-school garden club!
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