Waikele Elementary School
Waikele Elementary School serves 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Waikele Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Waikele Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Waikele Elementary School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 597 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waikele Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Waikele Elementary School is 0.71, 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 | #72 out of 289 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 46% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 14% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 3% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 14% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.79 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 Waikele Elementary School is Waipahu High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Waipahu Intermediate School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is August Ahrens Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waipahu August Ahrens Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 1,258 student10
0.9 miles
94-1170 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0202 0.9 PK-6 1,258 - Waipahu Kaleiopuu Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 47%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 848 students10
1.2 miles
94-665 Kaaholo St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0266 1.2 PK-6 848 - Waipahu Waipahu Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 1,037 student10
1.2 miles
94-465 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0150 1.2 PK-6 1,037 - Waipahu Kanoelani Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 790 students10
1.3 miles
94-1091 Oli Lp
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0195 1.3 PK-6 790 - Waipahu Waipahu High School Math: 36% | Reading: 57%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,554 students10
1.4 miles
94-1211 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0222 1.4 9-12 2,554
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