Summary:
Helemano Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wahiawa, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 457. 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.
Helemano Elementary School has consistently performed well on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 51% of Helemano students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 49% for 3rd grade, 41% for 4th grade, and 58% for 5th grade. In Mathematics, Helemano's proficiency rates were 58% for 3rd grade, 51% for 4th grade, and 53% for 5th grade, outperforming the state averages. The school also has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander students, as well as a notable percentage of students identifying as two or more races. However, Helemano has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 22.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is above the state average and higher than some of the nearby schools.
When comparing Helemano Elementary School to the nearby schools, it stands out in several ways. Academically, Helemano generally outperforms the nearby schools in ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, particularly in comparison to Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School, Kaala Elementary School, and Daniel K Inouye Elementary School. Additionally, Helemano has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have higher percentages of White and/or Hispanic students. However, Helemano has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to schools like Mililani Mauka Elementary School and Mililani Ike Elementary School, which have lower rates.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Hawaii Department of Education
SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,669
Students who attend Helemano Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.4
Number of students: 457
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
31.7%
Two or more races:
22.8%
Hispanic:
21.2%
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Pacific Islander:
11.8%
White:
6.6%
African American:
5.0%
American Indian:
0.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%
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