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Waialua Elementary School

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Waialua Elementary School ranks 52 nd of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Waialua Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Waialua, Hawaii, with 435 students. Part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, Waialua Elementary has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, currently at 52 out of 204 schools.

The school stands out for its strong academic performance, with 67.25% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 59.74% in math, both well above the state averages. Waialua Elementary also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking 3rd out of 160 Hawaii elementary schools for African American students and 20th out of 202 schools for White students. Additionally, the school has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5.

Waialua Elementary School's consistent high performance and ability to effectively serve a diverse student population suggest a strong educational environment in the area. The school is located near several other top-ranked elementary schools, such as Iliahi Elementary School, Helemano Elementary School, and Sunset Beach Elementary School, indicating a robust educational ecosystem in the region.

413

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,127

Per pupil spending ?

50.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

67-020 Waialua Beach Rd
Waialua, HI 96791

(808) 637-8228

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Waialua Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Waialua High & Intermediate School

Racial breakdown:

White:

32.2%

Hispanic:

24.0%

Two or more races:

20.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Hawaii median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

52^nd of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

51^st of 182Elementary Schools in the Hawaii Department of Education

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
2025	80.2	52 of 204	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	83.8	42 of 207	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	59 of 195	69.7%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	34 of 193	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	85.7	28 of 196	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	88.0	17 of 196	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	87.0	20 of 193	89.6%	★★★★★
2017	88.1	31 of 207	85.0%	★★★★☆
2016	71.9	46 of 195	76.4%	★★★★☆
2015	77.2	39 of 194	79.9%	★★★★☆
2013	89.5	10 of 196	94.9%	★★★★★
2012	77.1	35 of 195	82.1%	★★★★☆
2011	76.0	37 of 191	80.6%	★★★★☆
2010	80.3	26 of 183	85.8%	★★★★☆
2009	77.1	32 of 191	83.2%	★★★★☆
2008	80.4	19 of 146	87.0%	★★★★☆
2007	82.7	24 of 192	87.5%	★★★★☆
2006	70.7	39 of 194	79.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	95.6	3 of 160	98.1%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	32.6	100 of 125	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	66.1	89 of 203	56.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	55.7	60 of 123	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.4	72 of 198	63.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	57.5	87 of 165	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	74.6	60 of 196	69.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	79 of 153	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.0	95 of 207	54.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	80.1	38 of 171	77.8%	★★★★☆
2024	87.4	20 of 202	90.1%	★★★★★

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)

African American (2024)98th percentile+18 vs school

White (2025)78th percentile+3 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)69th percentile-10 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)51st percentile-23 vs school

Special Education (2025)48th percentile-26 vs school

Hispanic (2024)47th percentile-32 vs school

Asian (2025)20th percentile-55 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%

Mathematics66%

Science56%

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, May 25, 2014

It is refreshing to find a school with high standards that does not buy into the "everybody gets a trophy" mindset. What is more important, getting a solid education and learning how to function in the real world, or being protected from any negative feedback. In the long run, children are more happy when they are pushed and held to high standards. I know mine are. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 15, 2012

My daughter had been attending for three years and If I could afford private school I would jump at the chance! The kids at WES are awesome, school is clean, great curriculum, BUT, the teachers are incredibly disrespectful to the kids. They wil yell, scream, reprimand, and shame them. Just this morning my daughters teacher said to the class (3rd grade) and I quote, " I am so irritated at the dumb answers you guys are giving me this morning!" We are planning to move in order to enroll our daughter in another school, we've had enough. Close Quote

Schools Near Waialua Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Waialua Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	67-020 Waialua Beach Rd	Waialua	96791	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 637-8228	413	31	13.3	50.4%	133 (32.2%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (24.0%)	53 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.4%)	85 (20.6%)	80.2	52^nd of 204 public elementary schools	74.5%		83.8	42^nd of 207 public elementary schools	79.7%	10	56.0	66.0	66.0	$16,127	$1,320	$14,807
Haleiwa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	66-505 Haleiwa Rd	Haleiwa	96712	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 637-8237	196	15	13.0	56.1%	43 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (26.5%)	14 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (19.4%)	49 (25.0%)	61.4	90^th of 204 public elementary schools	55.9%		71.4	76^th of 207 public elementary schools	63.3%	14	42.0	55.0	62.0	$17,895	$1,193	$16,702
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Schofield Barracks	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 624-9500	681	54	12.6	52.4%	206 (30.2%)	84 (12.3%)	237 (34.8%)	24 (3.5%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.3%)	85 (12.5%)	41.5	123^rd of 204 public elementary schools	39.7%		48.8	115^th of 207 public elementary schools	44.4%	8	40.0	50.0	38.0	$16,452	$1,545	$14,907
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	Waianae & Ayres Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 622-6380	591	42	14.0	28.6%	262 (44.3%)	69 (11.7%)	136 (23.0%)	26 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	80 (13.5%)	54.3	99^th of 204 public elementary schools	51.5%		48.3	119^th of 207 public elementary schools	42.5%	20	52.0	48.0	47.0	$15,984	$1,114	$14,870
Helemano Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Ihi Ihi Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 622-6336	417	37	11.2	59.2%	30 (7.2%)	15 (3.6%)	95 (22.8%)	115 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.7%)	105 (25.2%)	84.2	38^th of 204 public elementary schools	81.4%		76.7	64^th of 207 public elementary schools	69.1%	26	60.0	71.0	64.0	$17,669	$1,595	$16,074
Sunset Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	59-360 Kamehameha Hwy	Haleiwa	96712	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 638-8777	359	30	11.9	29.0%	173 (48.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (15.6%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.3%)	85 (23.7%)	75.6	64^th of 204 public elementary schools	68.6%		74.6	70^th of 207 public elementary schools	66.2%	6	61.0	61.0	56.0	$15,255	$870	$14,385
Kaala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	130 California Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 622-6366	381	32	11.9	71.9%	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	96 (25.2%)	66 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	154 (40.4%)	56 (14.7%)	58.4	95^th of 204 public elementary schools	53.4%		54.1	106^th of 207 public elementary schools	48.8%	11	48.0	51.0	54.0	$17,745	$1,753	$15,992
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Wheeler Army Airfield	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 622-6400	598	41	14.7	43.8%	214 (35.8%)	76 (12.7%)	177 (29.6%)	34 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (4.0%)	71 (11.9%)	73.3	68^th of 204 public elementary schools	66.7%		80.4	52^nd of 207 public elementary schools	74.9%	16	49.0	64.0	63.0	$15,947	$1,187	$14,760
Wahiawa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1402 Glen Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 622-6393	429	34	12.6	59.4%	32 (7.5%)	11 (2.6%)	101 (23.5%)	57 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	135 (31.5%)	93 (21.7%)	51.3	105^th of 204 public elementary schools	48.5%		49.4	113^th of 207 public elementary schools	45.4%	8	42.0	49.0	52.0	$17,407	$1,308	$16,099
Kamalani Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1403 California Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 203-2992	110	9	12.2	40.9%	18 (16.4%)	1 (0.9%)	44 (40.0%)	7 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (19.1%)	19 (17.3%)	11.3	185^th of 204 public elementary schools	9.3%		18.1	178^th of 207 public elementary schools	14.0%	7	18.0	38.0	15.0	$8,212	$1,819	$6,393

Frequently Asked Questions about Waialua Elementary School

How many students attend Waialua Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 413 students attended Waialua Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Waialua Elementary School attend?

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

High : Waialua High & Intermediate School

What district is Waialua Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What is the racial makeup of Waialua Elementary School?

Students at Waialua Elementary School are 32% White, 24% Hispanic, 21% Two or more races, 13% Asian, 10% Pacific Islander.

Is Waialua Elementary School a good school?

Waialua Elementary School ranks 52^nd of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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