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Waialua Elementary School

67-020 Waialua Beach Rd
Waialua, HI 96791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waialua Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 20% in HI
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Waialua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waialua Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
442 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Waialua Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waialua Elementary School is 0.78, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#35 out of 292 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waialua Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waialua Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Waialua Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
13%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
31%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
11%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
22%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waialua Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.78
This chart displays the diversity score of Waialua Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waialua Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waialua Elementary School's ranking?
Waialua Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waialua Elementary School often compared to?
Waialua Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waialua Elementary School?
442 students attend Waialua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Waialua Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waialua Elementary School?
Waialua Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waialua Elementary School offer ?
Waialua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Waialua Elementary School part of?
Waialua Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Waialua Elementary School located?
Waialua Elementary School is located in the North Shore neighborhood of Waialua, HI. There are 1 other public schools located in North Shore.
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No School - Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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