Very Good
#99 of 292 schools in HI
Top 34% in state
Waipahu Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waipahu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
94-465 Waipahu St, Waipahu, HI 96797
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waipahu Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 34% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Waipahu 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Hawaii Technology Academy - PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,605 | Compare → |
| Honowai Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| New Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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
- #99 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
Waipahu Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waipahu Elementary School
Waipahu Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waipahu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 853 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waipahu Elementary School
What grades does Waipahu Elementary School serve?
Waipahu Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Waipahu Elementary School?
Waipahu Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 853 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waipahu Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waipahu Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waipahu Elementary School rank in HI?
Waipahu Elementary School ranks #99 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Waipahu Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waipahu Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Waipahu Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waipahu Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waipahu Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waipahu Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waipahu Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waipahu Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waipahu Elementary School?
76.3% of students at Waipahu 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
- 853
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (808) 675-0150
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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