Waianae Elementary School
Waianae Elementary School serves 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Waianae Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Waianae Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Waianae Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waianae Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Waianae Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #284 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 1% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 66% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.79 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Waianae Elementary School is Kamaile Academy Pcs (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Waianae Intermediate School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Leihoku Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waianae Leihoku Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 896 students10
0.7 miles
86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7100 0.7 PK-6 896 - Waianae Waianae Intermediate School Math: 16% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 942 students10
0.7 miles
85-626 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7121 0.7 7-8 942 - Waianae Kamaile Academy Pcs Charter School
Math: 8% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 860 students10
1.1 miles
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110 1.1 PK-12 860 - Waianae Waianae High School Math: 12% | Reading: 41%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,742 student10
1.2 miles
85-251 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017 1.2 9-12 1,742 - Waianae Maili Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 827 students10
1.8 miles
87-360 Kulaaupuni St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7150 1.8 PK-6 827
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