Serving 479 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 14:1 is equal to 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 (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 479 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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.
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?
479 students attend Waiau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Waiau Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are Two or more races, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 479 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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