Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waihee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waihee Elementary School serves the northern part of Wailuku, HI, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 37.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 4.7 miles and the furthest edge located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waihee Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waihee 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 Waihee Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#204 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
45%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.8%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waihee Elementary School's ranking?
Waihee Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waihee Elementary School often compared to?
Waihee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wailuku Elementary School, Puu Kukui Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waihee Elementary School?
572 students attend Waihee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Waihee Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waihee Elementary School?
Waihee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waihee Elementary School offer ?
Waihee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waihee Elementary School part of?
Waihee Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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