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#280 of 292 schools in HI

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waimanalo, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism60.2%

Students at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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

76.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$118,365

Median home value

$746,700

Median rent

$1,710/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96795; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Malama Honua Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.6K–80.9 mi166Compare →
Blanche Pope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–61.8 mi211Compare →
Keolu Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–62.2 mi98Compare →
St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–82.5 mi169Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

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
#280 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

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

About Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Waimanalo, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School

What grades does Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School serve?

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School rank in HI?

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School ranks #280 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

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

76.8% of students at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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 – 8th
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.2%
Area population (ZIP 96795)
10,315
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
39
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 96795; 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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