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Waiau Elementary School

98-450 Hookanike St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waiau Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 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="overview">School Overview
Waiau Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 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
Waiau Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waiau 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#115 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waiau Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waiau 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.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waiau 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 Waiau 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
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waiau 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 Waiau Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
17%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waiau Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waiau Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waiau Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waiau Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
27%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Waiau 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
27%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waiau 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 Waiau Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Waiau 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
33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waiau 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 Waiau 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 Waiau Elementary School's ranking?
Waiau Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waiau Elementary School often compared to?
Waiau Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mililani Mauka Elementary School, Kipapa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waiau Elementary School?
458 students attend Waiau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Waiau Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are Two or more races, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waiau Elementary School?
Waiau Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waiau Elementary School offer ?
Waiau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Waiau Elementary School part of?
Waiau Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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Spring Break March 17-21 (Events)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Students' Last Day (Events)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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