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Waikiki Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

9^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Waikiki Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 571 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Waikiki Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Hawaii, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Waikiki Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (79% in 2024-2025), Mathematics (84% in 2024-2025), and Science (79% in 2024-2025). The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, where it ranks 1st out of 123 Hawaii elementary schools for English Language Learner students and 11th out of 171 for White students. Waikiki Elementary School also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0% in 2024-2025, which is lower than the state average and several nearby schools, such as Waialae Elementary - PCS, Hokulani Elementary School, and Kahala Elementary School.

While Waikiki Elementary School performs exceptionally well overall, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as the performance of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students, as well as the school's performance in Science for certain grade levels. However, the school's strong academic performance, low chronic absenteeism rate, and investment in student resources, with a spending of $15,173 per student, make it a standout institution in the Honolulu area.

553

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,173

Per pupil spending ?

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

(808) 971-6900

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Waikiki Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kaimuki Middle School
High:	Kalani High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

35.1%

Two or more races:

33.6%

White:

17.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Hawaii elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hawaii Department of Education

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

9^th of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 1% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th 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	96.7	9 of 204	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	12 of 207	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	94.9	2 of 195	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.5	11 of 193	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	94.6	9 of 196	95.4%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	5 of 196	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	88.6	17 of 193	91.2%	★★★★★
2017	96.5	5 of 207	97.6%	★★★★★
2016	97.1	2 of 195	99.0%	★★★★★
2015	96.1	2 of 194	99.0%	★★★★★
2013	87.4	17 of 196	91.3%	★★★★★
2012	85.2	21 of 195	89.2%	★★★★☆
2011	95.5	1 of 191	99.5%	★★★★★
2010	81.0	24 of 183	86.9%	★★★★☆
2009	77.3	29 of 191	84.8%	★★★★☆
2008	79.1	21 of 146	85.6%	★★★★☆
2007	86.1	17 of 192	91.1%	★★★★★
2006	85.5	19 of 194	90.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	94.4	17 of 160	89.4%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	80.2	30 of 125	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	33 of 203	83.7%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	99.1	1 of 123	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	94.2	16 of 198	91.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	52.6	95 of 165	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	183 of 196	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	57.7	68 of 153	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	94.3	14 of 207	93.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	94.2	11 of 171	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	82.0	33 of 202	83.7%	★★★★☆

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)

English Language Learner (2025)99th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)94th percentile~ school

African American (2024)89th percentile-5 vs school

Asian (2025)76th percentile-20 vs school

Special Education (2025)56th percentile-40 vs school

Hispanic (2024)42nd percentile-52 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)7th percentile-88 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics84%

English Language Arts79%

Science79%

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by a parent
Friday, May 4, 2018

Good by Hawaii standards but bad compared to the mainland. It's a happy playful school and they could spend a little more time for studying. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 28, 2012

After doing some research we decided its one of the best public school in Hawaii. We got a GE for my child. This is his 2nd year attending the school and I have no regret. The teacher he had last year was one of the best teacher. He made sure he was on track. And because of that, going to the next grade level is more at ease. The teacher he have now is also great. And the office staff and all the other staff are all pleasant and friendly. Close Quote

Schools Near Waikiki 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
Waikiki Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3710 Leahi Ave	Honolulu	96815	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 971-6900	553	36	15.3	21.2%	99 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.9%)	194 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.5%)	186 (33.6%)	96.7	9^th of 204 public elementary schools	95.6%		95.5	12^th of 207 public elementary schools	94.2%	3	79.0	79.0	84.0	$15,173	$1,064	$14,109
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 Kapahulu Ave	Honolulu	96815	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 971-6922	346	24	14.4	56.4%	46 (13.3%)	5 (1.4%)	64 (18.5%)	86 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (17.6%)	84 (24.3%)	44.4	116^th of 204 public elementary schools	43.1%		44.4	131^st of 207 public elementary schools	36.7%	15	43.0	46.0	44.0	$17,996	$1,647	$16,349
King Liholiho Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Maunaloa Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4850	424	31	13.9	25.7%	25 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.0%)	187 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	140 (33.0%)	86.8	33^rd of 204 public elementary schools	83.8%		91.5	20^th of 207 public elementary schools	90.3%	13	61.0	71.0	71.0	$15,117	$984	$14,133
Ala Wai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	503 Kamoku St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0070	344	25	13.7	64.8%	10 (2.9%)	5 (1.5%)	36 (10.5%)	93 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	135 (39.2%)	65 (18.9%)	39.4	128^th of 204 public elementary schools	37.3%		48.7	116^th of 207 public elementary schools	44.0%	12	43.0	42.0	41.0	$17,153	$1,504	$15,649
Aliiolani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1240 7th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4750	231	19	12.1	45.9%	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (18.2%)	77 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (17.7%)	65 (28.1%)	74.3	66^th of 204 public elementary schools	67.6%		91.1	21^st of 207 public elementary schools	89.9%	45	39.0	72.0	82.0	$18,268	$1,902	$16,366
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2759 South King St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0085	177	13	13.6	63.3%	6 (3.4%)	2 (1.1%)	28 (15.8%)	43 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (41.2%)	25 (14.1%)	25.9	155^th of 204 public elementary schools	24.0%		38.3	136^th of 207 public elementary schools	34.3%	19	27.0	46.0	30.0	$18,875	$1,387	$17,488
Waialae Elementary - PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1045 19th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4880	495	40	12.3	25.3%	53 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (14.3%)	147 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	187 (37.8%)	70.1	76^th of 204 public elementary schools	62.7%		76	65^th of 207 public elementary schools	68.6%	11	48.0	66.0	55.0	$8,816	$1,180	$7,636
Hokulani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2940 Kamakini St	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4789	280	19	14.7	16.4%	24 (8.6%)	5 (1.8%)	36 (12.9%)	123 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	76 (27.1%)	96.7	7^th of 204 public elementary schools	96.6%		97.2	4^th of 207 public elementary schools	98.1%	3	85.0	79.0	77.0	$15,040	$823	$14,217
Kahala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4559 Kilauea Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-8455	273	20	14.0	23.8%	29 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (15.4%)	113 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.7%)	68 (24.9%)	90.7	24^th of 204 public elementary schools	88.2%		77.5	61^st of 207 public elementary schools	70.5%	37	67.0	77.0	68.0	$16,879	$1,368	$15,511
Voyager - A Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2428 Wilder Ave	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 521-9770	242	17	14.2	17.8%	31 (12.8%)	4 (1.7%)	34 (14.0%)	74 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.6%)	71 (29.3%)	67.2	82^nd of 204 public elementary schools	59.8%		68.1	83^rd of 207 public elementary schools	59.9%	1	52.0	60.0	52.0	$8,726	$458	$8,268

Frequently Asked Questions about Waikiki Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Waikiki Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Kaimuki Middle School
High : Kalani High School

What is the racial makeup of Waikiki Elementary School?

Students at Waikiki Elementary School are 35% Asian, 34% Two or more races, 18% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Pacific Islander.

What district is Waikiki Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

Is Waikiki Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Waikiki Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 204 Hawaii elementary schools.

How many students attend Waikiki Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 553 students attended Waikiki Elementary School.

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