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Waiahole Elementary School

Summary:

Waiahole Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kaneohe, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 97 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hawaii elementary schools in recent years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Waiahole Elementary faces significant challenges in academic performance, with only 31.48% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 16.67% in Mathematics, and 33.33% in Science - all significantly lower than the state averages. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, much higher than the state average. Waiahole Elementary's performance is notably lower than nearby schools in the Hawaii Department of Education district, such as Palisades Elementary, Kaneohe Elementary, and Mokapu Elementary, which have higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism.

The challenges at Waiahole Elementary may be influenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.58% to 63.55% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively low-income student population. Additionally, the school's remote location in the Waiahole Valley may contribute to the difficulties it faces in improving student outcomes. Addressing the unique needs of the school's diverse student population and implementing targeted interventions will be crucial for Waiahole Elementary to improve its performance and support the success of all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 48-215 Waiahole Valley Rd
       Kaneohe, HI  96744

(808) 239-3111

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
185th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $32,587 Help


Students who attend Waiahole Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
High:    Castle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  97

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
43.3%
Two or more races:
21.6%
Hispanic:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waiahole Elementary School ranks worse than 89.4% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 168th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Waiahole Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waiahole Elementary School is $32,587, which is the 2nd highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waiahole Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waiahole Elementary School 185th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Waiahole Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waiahole Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Waiahole Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.32 187th 194 3.6%
2007 21.39 165th 192 14.1%
2009 42.86 127th 191 33.5%
2010 65.05 57th 183 68.9%
2013 45.38 124th 196 36.7%
2016 43.07 112th 195 42.6%
2017 26.32 163rd 207 21.3%
2021 41.14 109th 196 44.4%
2022 40.49 116th 193 39.9%
2023 16.95 173rd 195 11.3%
2024 15.33 185th 207 10.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waiahole Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 184th 198 7.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waiahole Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.92 78th 207 62.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Waiahole Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.53 176th 203 13.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Waiahole Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 183rd 196 6.6%
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Rank History for White students at Waiahole Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.66 151st 202 25.2%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, August 11, 2013

Open Quote Waiahole elementary has a strong staff. Students in the upper elementary grades 5 and 6 has excellent teacher and support staff. There interactive math notebooks help the students achieve success. Their language arts is at top notch . The rigor is high and the teacher pushes them to their ability . Their scaffolding and differentiating is well done .My child has learned so much and is now a student of iolani as a tenth grader. I would recommend sending you child their for these grades 2-6 . 6th grade especially if you want to prepare them for middle school. Not sure about administration , but teaching wise EXCELLENT! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waiahole Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 16 0 157 3 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1990 17 0 153 2 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1991 19 2 157 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1992 26 0 143 9 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 29 0 140 5 0 n/a n/a -1 173
1994 30 1 121 4 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1995 22 0 117 7 0 n/a n/a -1 145
1996 22 0 117 7 0 n/a n/a -1 145
1997 22 1 108 10 2 n/a n/a -3 140
1998 17 1 107 18 4 n/a n/a 0 147
1999 14 1 102 16 4 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 9 1 97 15 2 n/a n/a 0 124
2001 9 1 111 13 1 n/a n/a 0 135
2002 7 1 109 9 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2003 7 1 109 9 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2004 7 0 104 7 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2005 7 0 114 4 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2006 4 1 100 2 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2007 5 1 76 2 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2008 6 1 62 3 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2009 14 0 58 4 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2010 11 0 55 5 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2011 8 0 7 3 0 46 0 0 64
2012 5 0 6 6 0 50 4 0 71
2013 7 3 7 7 0 47 9 0 80
2014 7 0 10 11 0 40 8 0 76
2015 5 0 7 15 0 41 14 0 82
2016 8 0 7 17 0 37 18 0 87
2017 8 0 2 18 0 34 11 0 73
2018 7 0 5 20 0 33 19 0 84
2019 11 0 5 14 0 28 13 0 71
2020 8 2 4 18 0 41 17 0 90
2021 5 1 4 23 0 44 18 0 95
2022 10 0 5 25 0 45 22 0 107
2023 9 0 6 19 0 42 21 0 97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waiahole Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 176 8.0 22.0 46.6
1990 172 9.5 18.1 55.8
1991 178 9.0 19.7 42.7
1992 178 9.5 18.7 55.1
1993 173 10.5 16.5 45.4
1994 156 11.0 14.2 36.5
1995 145 11.0 13.2 43.2
1996 145 11.0 13.2 43.2
1997 140 10.0 14.0 72
1998 147 11.0 13.4 66
1999 137 12.0 11.4 67.9
2000 124 12.0 10.3 71.8
2001 135 10.0 13.5 80.7
2002 126 12.0 10.5 69
2003 126 12.0 10.5 69
2004 118 12.5 9.4 74.6
2005 125 12.0 10.4 69.6
2006 107 11.0 9.7 69.2
2007 84 10.0 8.4 69
2008 72 8.0 9.0 58.3
2009 76 7.0 10.9 55.3
2010 71 7.0 10.1 54.9
2011 64 8.0 8.0 70.3
2012 71 7.0 10.1 69
2013 80 7.0 11.4 65
2014 76 6.0 12.6 67.1
2015 82 4.0 20.5 70.7
2016 87 7.0 12.4 60.9
2017 73 8.0 9.1 67.1
2018 84 8.5 9.8 71.4
2019 71 8.5 8.3 62
2020 90 8.5 10.5 56.7
2021 95 9.0 10.5 57.9
2022 107 9.0 11.8 63.6
2023 97 9.0 10.7 52.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waiahole Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 176 8.0 22.0 46.6
1990 172 9.5 18.1 55.8
1991 178 9.0 19.7 42.7
1992 178 9.5 18.7 55.1
1993 173 10.5 16.5 45.4
1994 156 11.0 14.2 36.5
1995 145 11.0 13.2 43.2
1996 145 11.0 13.2 43.2
1997 140 10.0 14.0 72
1998 147 11.0 13.4 66
1999 137 12.0 11.4 67.9
2000 124 12.0 10.3 71.8
2001 135 10.0 13.5 80.7
2002 126 12.0 10.5 69
2003 126 12.0 10.5 69
2004 118 12.5 9.4 74.6
2005 125 12.0 10.4 69.6
2006 107 11.0 9.7 69.2
2007 84 10.0 8.4 69
2008 72 8.0 9.0 58.3
2009 76 7.0 10.9 55.3
2010 71 7.0 10.1 54.9
2011 64 8.0 8.0 70.3
2012 71 7.0 10.1 69
2013 80 7.0 11.4 65
2014 76 6.0 12.6 67.1
2015 82 4.0 20.5 70.7
2016 87 7.0 12.4 60.9
2017 73 8.0 9.1 67.1
2018 84 8.5 9.8 71.4
2019 71 8.5 8.3 62
2020 90 8.5 10.5 56.7
2021 95 9.0 10.5 57.9
2022 107 9.0 11.8 63.6
2023 97 9.0 10.7 52.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waiahole Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,222 (13.0%) $28,365 (87.0%) $32,587

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waiahole Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waiahole Elementary School)4053
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waiahole Elementary School)4037
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5651
 5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waiahole Elementary School)4240
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Waiahole Elementary School)3829
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7197
 36.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic1419
 35.7%
Pacific Islander2842
 50%
White119
 18.2%
Two or More Races1321
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62%52.6%
 9.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waiahole Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 97 students attended Waiahole Elementary School.

Students at Waiahole Elementary School are 43% Pacific Islander, 22% Two or more races, 20% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% Asian.

Waiahole Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Hawaii elementary schools.

Students who attend Waiahole Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
High : Castle High School


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