Wailuku Elementary School

Summary:

Wailuku Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Wailuku, Hawaii, with a student population of 562. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Wailuku Elementary has a diverse student population, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hawaii elementary schools, ranking between 133-180 out of 193-207 schools over the past several years. The school has a 1-2 star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. Wailuku Elementary's test scores are generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, and the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, a large proportion of Wailuku Elementary's students, around 64%, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Wailuku Elementary to the nearby schools, such as Pukalani Elementary, Kihei Elementary, and Puu Kukui Elementary, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming relative to its peers. These nearby schools have higher rankings, ratings, test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Wailuku Elementary. Addressing the challenges faced by Wailuku Elementary will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased support for students and families, and a closer examination of the school's instructional practices and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 355 S High St
       Wailuku, HI  96793


(808) 984-5622

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,965 Help


Students who attend Wailuku Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Iao Intermediate School
High:    Henry Perrine Baldwin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
34.0%
Hispanic:
26.1%
Two or more races:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59% Help


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Compare Details Wailuku Elementary School ranks worse than 87% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 165th 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 17.99. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wailuku Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (34%), Hispanic (26.1%), two or more races (19.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wailuku Elementary School is 17.4. 171 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wailuku Elementary School is $16,965, which is the 76th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wailuku Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wailuku Elementary School 180th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Wailuku 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 Wailuku Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wailuku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.04 87th 194 55.2%
2007 41.97 122nd 192 36.5%
2008 29.75 116th 146 20.5%
2009 47.85 110th 191 42.4%
2010 58.43 76th 183 58.5%
2011 37.32 138th 191 27.7%
2012 45.97 117th 195 40.0%
2013 39.90 133rd 196 32.1%
2015 31.55 140th 194 27.8%
2016 14.60 178th 195 8.7%
2017 28.20 161st 207 22.2%
2018 22.67 164th 193 15.0%
2019 23.38 162nd 196 17.3%
2021 25.16 146th 196 25.5%
2022 33.60 133rd 193 31.1%
2023 29.82 140th 195 28.2%
2024 17.99 180th 207 13.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wailuku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.18 129th 198 34.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wailuku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.96 127th 207 38.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wailuku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.87 179th 203 11.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Wailuku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.23 54th 160 66.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wailuku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.19 109th 165 33.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Wailuku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.52 160th 196 18.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wailuku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.51 177th 202 12.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Wailuku Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 159 2 790 24 1 n/a n/a 0 976
1989 165 1 807 21 2 n/a n/a 0 996
1990 162 1 878 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1067
1991 163 17 883 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1067
1992 160 3 844 67 1 n/a n/a 0 1075
1993 152 5 789 57 0 n/a n/a -1 1002
1994 142 1 700 43 1 n/a n/a 0 887
1995 159 2 694 46 4 n/a n/a 0 905
1996 159 2 694 46 4 n/a n/a 0 905
1997 135 3 678 50 4 n/a n/a -13 857
1998 145 5 642 51 2 n/a n/a 0 845
1999 156 4 691 50 4 n/a n/a 0 905
2000 145 6 712 46 2 n/a n/a 0 911
2001 149 3 754 47 3 n/a n/a 0 956
2002 157 6 752 57 5 n/a n/a 0 977
2003 157 6 752 57 5 n/a n/a 0 977
2004 156 7 734 52 4 n/a n/a 0 953
2005 160 5 742 41 7 n/a n/a 0 955
2006 156 2 768 41 7 n/a n/a 0 974
2007 151 5 750 49 10 n/a n/a 0 965
2008 141 5 695 58 5 n/a n/a 0 904
2009 124 4 667 62 5 n/a n/a 0 862
2010 122 3 670 64 3 n/a n/a 0 862
2011 80 7 324 43 2 371 54 0 881
2012 86 3 284 91 3 402 63 0 932
2013 72 4 273 102 1 405 117 0 974
2014 44 1 179 112 1 302 115 0 754
2015 32 1 134 129 1 287 133 0 717
2016 30 1 113 166 1 250 148 0 709
2017 22 1 84 156 1 264 152 0 680
2018 23 1 93 174 0 257 149 0 697
2019 22 3 88 181 1 257 144 0 696
2020 24 2 89 169 0 246 121 0 651
2021 24 2 85 169 0 233 130 0 643
2022 19 0 78 152 0 229 121 0 599
2023 17 0 80 147 1 207 110 0 562
2024 24 0 88 146 1 190 110 0 559

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 Wailuku Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 976 51.5 18.9 23.8
1989 996 48.0 20.7 19.8
1990 1067 51.0 20.9 19.9
1991 1067 53.0 20.1 16.7
1992 1075 55.0 19.5 18.2
1993 1002 53.0 18.9 16.3
1994 887 47.0 18.9 14.4
1995 905 47.0 19.3 19.2
1996 905 47.0 19.3 19.2
1997 857 50.0 17.1 30.2
1998 845 50.0 16.9 25.2
1999 905 48.0 18.9 37
2000 911 57.0 16.0 37.5
2001 956 55.0 17.4 46.1
2002 977 56.5 17.3 45.3
2003 977 56.5 17.3 45.3
2004 953 56.5 16.9 42.8
2005 955 56.5 16.9 47
2006 974 56.0 17.4 38.7
2007 965 61.0 15.8 41.7
2008 904 57.0 15.9 39.6
2009 862 55.0 15.7 43
2010 862 55.0 15.6 38.1
2011 881 53.0 16.6 52.9
2012 932 57.0 16.3 56.1
2013 974 56.0 17.3 58.4
2014 754 49.0 15.3 65.1
2015 717 44.0 16.2 66.4
2016 709 44.0 16.1 65.4
2017 680 42.0 16.1 65
2018 697 46.0 15.1 62.3
2019 696 49.0 14.2 58.2
2020 651 43.0 15.1 58.8
2021 643 43.0 14.9 61.4
2022 599 43.0 13.9 67.6
2023 562 37.0 15.1 64.1
2024 559 32.0 17.4 59

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 Wailuku Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 976 51.5 18.9 23.8
1989 996 48.0 20.7 19.8
1990 1067 51.0 20.9 19.9
1991 1067 53.0 20.1 16.7
1992 1075 55.0 19.5 18.2
1993 1002 53.0 18.9 16.3
1994 887 47.0 18.9 14.4
1995 905 47.0 19.3 19.2
1996 905 47.0 19.3 19.2
1997 857 50.0 17.1 30.2
1998 845 50.0 16.9 25.2
1999 905 48.0 18.9 37
2000 911 57.0 16.0 37.5
2001 956 55.0 17.4 46.1
2002 977 56.5 17.3 45.3
2003 977 56.5 17.3 45.3
2004 953 56.5 16.9 42.8
2005 955 56.5 16.9 47
2006 974 56.0 17.4 38.7
2007 965 61.0 15.8 41.7
2008 904 57.0 15.9 39.6
2009 862 55.0 15.7 43
2010 862 55.0 15.6 38.1
2011 881 53.0 16.6 52.9
2012 932 57.0 16.3 56.1
2013 974 56.0 17.3 58.4
2014 754 49.0 15.3 65.1
2015 717 44.0 16.2 66.4
2016 709 44.0 16.1 65.4
2017 680 42.0 16.1 65
2018 697 46.0 15.1 62.3
2019 696 49.0 14.2 58.2
2020 651 43.0 15.1 58.8
2021 643 43.0 14.9 61.4
2022 599 43.0 13.9 67.6
2023 562 37.0 15.1 64.1
2024 559 32.0 17.4 59

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 Wailuku Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,443 (8.5%) $15,522 (91.5%) $16,965

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wailuku 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 140th of 195 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wailuku Elementary School)3935
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wailuku Elementary School)4046
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wailuku Elementary School)2738
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wailuku Elementary School)3635
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wailuku Elementary School)4644
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wailuku Elementary School)3438
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Wailuku Elementary School)3839
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Wailuku Elementary School)3740
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students696562
 19.3%
African American30
 100%
American Indian11
Asian8880
 9.1%
Hispanic181147
 18.8%
Pacific Islander257207
 19.5%
White2217
 22.7%
Two or More Races144110
 23.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%64.1%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wailuku Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 559 students attended Wailuku Elementary School.

Students at Wailuku Elementary School are 34% Pacific Islander, 26% Hispanic, 20% Two or more races, 16% Asian, 4% White.

Wailuku Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.0% of Hawaii elementary schools.

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

Middle : Iao Intermediate School
High : Henry Perrine Baldwin High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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