Serving 435 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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.
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?
435 students attend Waialua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Waialua Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 12% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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