Excellent
#29 of 292 schools in HI
Top 10% in state
Waikele Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waipahu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
94-1035 Kukula St, Waipahu, HI 96797
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waikele Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waikele 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,036
Median home value
$798,600
Median rent
$1,981/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96797; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August Ahrens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 1,175 | Compare → |
| Lanakila Baptist SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Hawaii Technology Academy - PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,605 | Compare → |
| Pearl Harbor Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 165 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #29 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
Waikele Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waikele Elementary School
Waikele Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waipahu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 515 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waikele Elementary School
What grades does Waikele Elementary School serve?
Waikele Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Waikele Elementary School?
Waikele Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waikele Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waikele Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waikele Elementary School rank in HI?
Waikele Elementary School ranks #29 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Waikele Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waikele Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Waikele Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waikele Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waikele Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waikele Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waikele Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waikele Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waikele Elementary School?
42.9% of students at Waikele 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
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (808) 677-6100
- Area population (ZIP 96797)
- 72,717
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 96797; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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