Wahiawa Elementary School

Summary:

Wahiawa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Wahiawa, Hawaii, with a diverse student population. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it currently faces several challenges compared to nearby schools, including a high chronic absenteeism rate, lower test scores, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Wahiawa Elementary School's chronic absenteeism rate of 28.9% in the 2023-2024 school year is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the nearby schools, with only 45.4% proficiency in English Language Arts, 47.24% in Mathematics, and 28% in Science, all of which are below the state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 65.37% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Mililani Mauka Elementary School and Mililani Ike Elementary School, which are both ranked among the top elementary schools in the state.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 in the 2022-2023 school year, its performance metrics suggest that the school may be facing challenges in terms of funding, resources, or other factors that impact student learning. Addressing the root causes of the high chronic absenteeism rate and implementing targeted interventions to improve academic performance could be crucial for Wahiawa Elementary School to provide a high-quality education for its students and close the gap with the nearby top-performing schools in the Hawaii Department of Education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1402 Glen Ave
       Wahiawa, HI  96786


(808) 622-6393

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,407 Help


Students who attend Wahiawa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wahiawa Middle School
High:    Leilehua High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
30.8%
Hispanic:
24.5%
Two or more races:
21.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wahiawa Elementary School ranks worse than 54.6% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 106th 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 49.39. (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 Wahiawa Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (30.8%), Hispanic (24.5%), two or more races (21.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wahiawa Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 31st best among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wahiawa Elementary School is $17,407, which is the 56th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wahiawa Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wahiawa Elementary School 113th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Wahiawa 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 Wahiawa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wahiawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.05 127th 194 34.5%
2007 27.79 153rd 192 20.3%
2008 18.70 133rd 146 8.9%
2009 33.23 144th 191 24.6%
2010 44.89 113th 183 38.3%
2011 54.98 85th 191 55.5%
2012 38.07 139th 195 28.7%
2013 36.01 144th 196 26.5%
2015 20.47 167th 194 13.9%
2016 25.34 152nd 195 22.1%
2017 24.39 168th 207 18.8%
2018 33.91 132nd 193 31.6%
2019 43.64 116th 196 40.8%
2021 48.84 99th 196 49.5%
2022 36.65 124th 193 35.8%
2023 59.47 74th 195 62.1%
2024 49.39 113th 207 45.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wahiawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.43 123rd 198 37.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wahiawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.42 109th 207 47.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wahiawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.52 97th 203 52.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Wahiawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.88 96th 160 40.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wahiawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.27 119th 165 27.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Wahiawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.40 129th 196 34.2%
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Rank History for White students at Wahiawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.31 111th 202 45.0%
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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 Wahiawa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 92 26 527 23 n/a n/a n/a 0 668
1989 115 32 483 22 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1990 105 24 496 21 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1991 84 22 477 25 1 n/a n/a 0 609
1992 96 24 475 36 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1993 91 28 496 36 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1994 79 25 473 44 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 64 20 434 34 0 n/a n/a -1 551
1996 64 20 434 34 0 n/a n/a -1 551
1997 66 16 405 42 0 n/a n/a 4 533
1998 76 39 388 48 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1999 84 53 412 52 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2000 79 40 324 37 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 58 33 310 32 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 60 32 316 33 5 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 60 32 316 33 5 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 63 31 311 23 4 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 60 24 303 23 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 60 24 306 27 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2007 63 32 337 22 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2008 63 31 360 23 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 80 19 378 24 6 n/a n/a 0 507
2010 74 20 381 21 5 n/a n/a 0 501
2011 91 39 148 45 2 216 16 0 557
2012 74 33 128 66 1 211 39 0 552
2013 75 41 124 76 2 193 56 0 567
2014 59 33 107 89 3 184 62 0 537
2015 53 25 90 91 2 171 63 0 495
2016 60 19 82 97 1 179 84 0 522
2017 47 19 80 123 1 179 98 0 547
2018 44 17 73 109 0 139 75 0 457
2019 37 12 62 107 0 138 75 0 431
2020 33 8 61 96 0 128 86 0 412
2021 32 6 57 98 0 128 91 0 412
2022 27 8 58 121 0 136 77 0 427
2023 32 10 58 117 0 132 87 0 436
2024 34 8 56 104 0 131 92 0 425

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 Wahiawa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 668 42.0 15.9 42.8
1989 652 41.0 15.9 40.2
1990 647 41.0 15.7 39.7
1991 609 38.0 16.0 34.2
1992 631 39.0 16.1 39.5
1993 652 42.0 15.5 32.7
1994 621 40.0 15.5 20.5
1995 551 36.0 15.3 24.1
1996 551 36.0 15.3 24.1
1997 533 34.5 15.4 52.4
1998 552 34.5 16.0 47.1
1999 601 33.0 18.2 56.7
2000 480 33.0 14.5 65.2
2001 433 31.0 14.0 67.2
2002 446 32.0 13.9 65.7
2003 446 32.0 13.9 65.7
2004 432 30.0 14.4 67.8
2005 412 26.0 15.8 61.9
2006 418 26.0 16.1 59.8
2007 455 29.5 15.4 58.9
2008 478 32.0 14.9 56.9
2009 507 34.0 14.9 60.9
2010 501 33.0 15.1 62.1
2011 557 35.0 15.9 64.3
2012 552 35.0 15.7 69.4
2013 567 37.0 15.3 76
2014 537 33.0 16.2 81.2
2015 495 29.0 17.0 79.6
2016 522 31.0 16.8 77.4
2017 547 34.0 16.0 71.1
2018 457 33.0 13.8 70.5
2019 431 31.0 13.9 68.4
2020 412 31.0 13.2 69.2
2021 412 28.0 14.7 65.3
2022 427 28.0 15.2 69.1
2023 436 32.0 13.6 65.4
2024 425 34.0 12.5 63.5

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 Wahiawa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 668 42.0 15.9 42.8
1989 652 41.0 15.9 40.2
1990 647 41.0 15.7 39.7
1991 609 38.0 16.0 34.2
1992 631 39.0 16.1 39.5
1993 652 42.0 15.5 32.7
1994 621 40.0 15.5 20.5
1995 551 36.0 15.3 24.1
1996 551 36.0 15.3 24.1
1997 533 34.5 15.4 52.4
1998 552 34.5 16.0 47.1
1999 601 33.0 18.2 56.7
2000 480 33.0 14.5 65.2
2001 433 31.0 14.0 67.2
2002 446 32.0 13.9 65.7
2003 446 32.0 13.9 65.7
2004 432 30.0 14.4 67.8
2005 412 26.0 15.8 61.9
2006 418 26.0 16.1 59.8
2007 455 29.5 15.4 58.9
2008 478 32.0 14.9 56.9
2009 507 34.0 14.9 60.9
2010 501 33.0 15.1 62.1
2011 557 35.0 15.9 64.3
2012 552 35.0 15.7 69.4
2013 567 37.0 15.3 76
2014 537 33.0 16.2 81.2
2015 495 29.0 17.0 79.6
2016 522 31.0 16.8 77.4
2017 547 34.0 16.0 71.1
2018 457 33.0 13.8 70.5
2019 431 31.0 13.9 68.4
2020 412 31.0 13.2 69.2
2021 412 28.0 14.7 65.3
2022 427 28.0 15.2 69.1
2023 436 32.0 13.6 65.4
2024 425 34.0 12.5 63.5

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 Wahiawa Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,308 (7.5%) $16,099 (92.5%) $17,407

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wahiawa 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 116th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 74th of 195 Elementary schools
 21.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wahiawa Elementary School)5360
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wahiawa Elementary School)5663
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wahiawa Elementary School)4442
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wahiawa Elementary School)3645
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wahiawa Elementary School)5265
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wahiawa Elementary School)4552
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Wahiawa Elementary School)5154
 3%
All Grades Mathematics (Wahiawa Elementary School)4752
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students431436
 1.2%
African American1210
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian6258
 6.5%
Hispanic107117
 9.3%
Pacific Islander138132
 4.3%
White3732
 13.5%
Two or More Races7587
 16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%65.4%
 3.1%


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Students at Wahiawa Elementary School are 31% Pacific Islander, 24% Hispanic, 22% Two or more races, 13% Asian, 8% White, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Wahiawa Middle School
High : Leilehua High School

Wahiawa Elementary School ranks 113th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 425 students attended Wahiawa Elementary 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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