Needs Improvement
#277 of 292 schools in HI
Waianae Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waianae, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
85-220 McArthur St, Waianae, HI 96792
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waianae Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waianae 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,927
Median home value
$551,400
Median rent
$1,820/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Malama Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 43 | Compare → |
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| Leihoku Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| Kamaile Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 901 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #277 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
Waianae Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waianae Elementary School
Waianae Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waianae, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 412 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waianae Elementary School
What grades does Waianae Elementary School serve?
Waianae Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Waianae Elementary School?
Waianae Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waianae Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waianae Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waianae Elementary School rank in HI?
Waianae Elementary School ranks #277 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Waianae Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waianae Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Waianae Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waianae Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waianae Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waianae Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waianae Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waianae Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waianae Elementary School?
85.7% of students at Waianae 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.7%
- Phone
- (808) 697-7083
- Area population (ZIP 96792)
- 49,879
- Area average commute
- 42.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 96792; 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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