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Waipahu Elementary School

94-465 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 863 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waipahu 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 31% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 863 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 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

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waipahu Elementary School's student population of 863 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
863 students
This chart displays total students of Waipahu Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 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
Waipahu 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 Waipahu Elementary School is 0.66, 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)
#216 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waipahu Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waipahu 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.
36%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waipahu 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.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waipahu 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
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waipahu 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 Waipahu Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
35%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waipahu Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waipahu 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 Waipahu Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waipahu Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
46%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Waipahu 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
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waipahu 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 Waipahu Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Waipahu Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waipahu 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
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waipahu 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 Waipahu Elementary School's ranking?
Waipahu Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waipahu Elementary School often compared to?
Waipahu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waikele Elementary School, August Ahrens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waipahu Elementary School?
863 students attend Waipahu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Waipahu Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 35% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waipahu Elementary School?
Waipahu Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waipahu Elementary School offer ?
Waipahu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Waipahu Elementary School part of?
Waipahu Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 863 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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