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Waihee Elementary School

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Waihee Elementary School ranks 136 th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

136^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 203 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Waihee Elementary School is a PK–5 public school in Wailuku, Hawaii, serving 572 students as part of the Hawaii Department of Education, the state's single school district.

Waihee's overall statewide rank in 2025–26 was 136 of 203, placing it in the 33rd percentile with 2 stars — an improvement from 145 of 204 (29th percentile, 1 star) the year before, but still below the nearby median of roughly the 51st percentile and well below the school's 2016–17 peak. In 2025–26, 39% of students were proficient in English language arts, 41% in math, and 42% in science, compared with nearby medians of 50%, 46%, and about 48%. Chronic absenteeism improved to 29.0% from 32.1%, though it remains above the nearby median of 26.0%. About 57.69% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25, higher than the nearby median of about 52.9%, and per-student spending was $16,736 in 2018–19, above the nearby median. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1.

Among nearby schools, Waihee currently outperforms Wailuku Elementary School and Princess Nahienaena Elementary School in reading, math, science, and attendance, and edges out Paia Elementary School in reading and math. However, two schools with similar poverty rates and class sizes do better: Lihikai Elementary School and Kahului Elementary School post higher reading scores and lower absenteeism. Science scores have climbed steadily (from 25.88% in 2023–24 to 42%), and attendance has improved, making those the clearest bright spots. Reading has stayed essentially flat around 39–41% for several years. Two groups stand out as areas to watch: students from low-income families and students in special education rank below the school's overall results, while English language learners showed notable gains.

572

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

57.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

2125 Kahekili Hwy
Wailuku, HI 96793

(808) 984-5644

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Waihee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Iao Intermediate School
High:	Henry Perrine Baldwin High School

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

44.9%

Two or more races:

18.4%

Hispanic:

17.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 39th percentile in 2016 → 33rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

136^th of 203

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 39% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	37.7	136 of 203	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.0	145 of 204	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.2	137 of 207	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.2	138 of 195	29.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	20.0	160 of 193	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.9	148 of 196	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.6	113 of 196	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.3	116 of 193	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	58.0	94 of 207	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	40.8	119 of 195	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.0	108 of 194	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.9	71 of 196	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.9	54 of 195	72.3%	★★★★☆
2011	47.9	104 of 191	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	39.1	128 of 183	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	43.2	125 of 191	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.5	92 of 146	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	61.9	64 of 192	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.9	77 of 194	60.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	137 of 160	14.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	62.9	59 of 130	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	22.3	108 of 125	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	52.4	121 of 203	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	64.3	53 of 116	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.8	89 of 123	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	58.4	109 of 198	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	72.7	54 of 165	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	32.3	147 of 202	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	54.1	54 of 115	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.2	48 of 110	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.7	132 of 196	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	34.7	119 of 155	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.1	111 of 153	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.2	135 of 207	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	22.4	144 of 173	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	51.7	97 of 171	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.3	132 of 202	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)67th percentile+33 vs school

Asian (2026)55th percentile+22 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)54th percentile+21 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)53rd percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)27th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2026)23rd percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)17th percentile-16 vs school

African American (2024)14th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

Science42%

Mathematics41%

English Language Arts39%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				HSA Science (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waihee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2125 Kahekili Hwy	Wailuku	96793	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 984-5644	572	38	15.0	57.7%	21 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	101 (17.7%)	87 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	257 (44.9%)	105 (18.4%)	37.7	136^th of 203 public elementary schools	33.0%		32	145^th of 204 public elementary schools	28.9%	9	42.0	39.0	41.0	$16,736	$1,497	$15,239
Wailuku Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	355 S High St	Wailuku	96793	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 984-5622	550	37	14.8	59.8%	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	137 (24.9%)	88 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	202 (36.7%)	103 (18.7%)	26	163^rd of 203 public elementary schools	19.7%		21.6	163^rd of 204 public elementary schools	20.1%		31.0	37.0	36.0	$16,965	$1,443	$15,522
Puu Kukui Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway	Wailuku	96793	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 727-3000	750	47	15.9	33.6%	84 (11.2%)	1 (0.1%)	155 (20.7%)	148 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	157 (20.9%)	205 (27.3%)	82.7	43^rd of 203 public elementary schools	78.8%		75.6	63^rd of 204 public elementary schools	69.1%	20	62.0	67.0	59.0	$14,352	$805	$13,547
Lihikai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	335 S Papa Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 873-3033	632	43	14.6	61.6%	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	105 (16.6%)	273 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	169 (26.7%)	71 (11.2%)	52.4	103^rd of 203 public elementary schools	49.3%		40.5	126^th of 204 public elementary schools	38.2%	23	45.0	50.0	47.0	$16,212	$1,580	$14,632
Kahului Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	410 S Hina Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 873-3055	795	58	13.7	59.6%	17 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	124 (15.6%)	424 (53.3%)	0 (0.0%)	186 (23.4%)	41 (5.2%)	38.3	135^th of 203 public elementary schools	33.5%		27.2	153^rd of 204 public elementary schools	25.0%	18	44.0	42.0	37.0	$14,823	$1,257	$13,566
Pomaikai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4650 S Kamehameha Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 876-7610	545	37	14.7	25.9%	64 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	116 (21.3%)	126 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (12.5%)	170 (31.2%)	71.5	65^th of 203 public elementary schools	68.0%		83.5	41^st of 204 public elementary schools	79.9%	24	61.0	59.0	49.0	$15,889	$1,504	$14,385
Paia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	955 Baldwin Ave	Paia	96779	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 579-2100	406	22	18.4	61.8%	21 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	124 (30.5%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	202 (49.8%)	50 (12.3%)	35.7	141^st of 203 public elementary schools	30.5%		51.7	103^rd of 204 public elementary schools	49.5%	38	60.0	31.0	25.0	$14,717	$1,314	$13,403
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	816 Niheu St	Lahaina	96761	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 662-4020	433	40	10.8	51.5%	14 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (14.1%)	171 (39.5%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (27.0%)	69 (15.9%)	20.2	173^rd of 203 public elementary schools	14.8%		14.2	179^th of 204 public elementary schools	12.3%	6	35.0	30.0	28.0	$14,848	$1,042	$13,806
King Kamehameha III Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Akahele St	Lahaina	96761	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 662-3955	333	34	9.7	52.9%	61 (18.3%)	1 (0.3%)	91 (27.3%)	55 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (19.5%)	60 (18.0%)	59.4	95^th of 203 public elementary schools	53.2%		53.4	101^st of 204 public elementary schools	50.5%	6	47.0	50.0	56.0	$15,000	$1,064	$13,936
Haiku Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Pauwela Rd	Haiku	96708	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 575-3000	336	22	15.2	53.0%	150 (44.6%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (21.7%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (13.4%)	63 (18.8%)	59.8	94^th of 203 public elementary schools	53.7%		46.7	113^th of 204 public elementary schools	44.6%	19	48.0	58.0	45.0	$16,016	$1,511	$14,505

Frequently Asked Questions about Waihee Elementary School

How many students attend Waihee Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 572 students attended Waihee Elementary School.

What district is Waihee Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What schools do graduates of Waihee Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Waihee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Iao Intermediate School
High : Henry Perrine Baldwin High School

What is the racial makeup of Waihee Elementary School?

Students at Waihee Elementary School are 45% Pacific Islander, 18% Two or more races, 18% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 4% White.

Is Waihee Elementary School a good school?

Waihee Elementary School ranks 136^th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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