Wailuku Elementary School is a public elementary school operated by the Hawaii Department of Education, occupying a historic school building in Wailuku, Hawaii. At the time Wailuku School was dedicated in May 1904, it was described as "the handsomest school building on the island or perhaps the country."
Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wailuku Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wailuku Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Wailuku 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 Wailuku Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#196 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
24%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
34%
25%
Two or more races
20%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Wailuku Elementary School's ranking?
Wailuku Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Wailuku Elementary School often compared to?
Wailuku Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Puu Kukui Elementary School, Waihee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Wailuku Elementary School?
559 students attend Wailuku Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Wailuku Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wailuku Elementary School?
Wailuku Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wailuku Elementary School offer ?
Wailuku Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wailuku Elementary School part of?
Wailuku Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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