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#160 of 292 schools in HI

Wahiawa Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Wahiawa, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1402 Glen Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism51.1%

Students at Wahiawa Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wahiawa Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,488

Median home value

$724,400

Median rent

$2,784/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

29.8%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kamalani AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.3PK–80.3 mi112Compare →
Ho'ala SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–60.6 mi41Compare →
Helemano Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–50.7 mi435Compare →
Iliahi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–51.2 mi336Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#160 of 292
District spending per student
$20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wahiawa Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wahiawa Elementary School

Wahiawa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wahiawa, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wahiawa Elementary School

What grades does Wahiawa Elementary School serve?

Wahiawa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Wahiawa Elementary School?

Wahiawa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahiawa Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wahiawa Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wahiawa Elementary School rank in HI?

Wahiawa Elementary School ranks #160 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Wahiawa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wahiawa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Wahiawa Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahiawa Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wahiawa Elementary School a charter school?

No, Wahiawa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wahiawa Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Wahiawa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wahiawa Elementary School?

63.5% of students at Wahiawa Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.1%
Area population (ZIP 96786)
41,293
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
28
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96786; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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