Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

Summary:

Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 522 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Hawaii, with exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school achieved proficiency rates of 83.06% in English Language Arts and 76.31% in Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, as well as 72.37% in Science on the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA). The school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.8% in 2023-2024 is significantly lower than nearby schools like Waikiki Elementary (16.1%) and President Thomas Jefferson Elementary (31.6%). Additionally, the school has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 11.11% in 2022-2023, compared to higher rates at nearby schools such as Palolo Elementary (90.81%).

The school's diverse student population, with a high percentage of Asian (59%) and students of two or more races (27.39%) in the 2022-2023 school year, is noteworthy. This unique racial composition sets Mayor John H Wilson Elementary apart from many of the nearby schools in the area. The school's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic diversity suggest that it has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive learning environment that enables students to thrive.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4945 Kilauea Ave
       Honolulu, HI  96816


(808) 733-4740

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,541 Help


Students who attend Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kaimuki Middle School
High:    Kalani High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  522

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
59.0%
Two or more races:
27.4%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 6th 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 96.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School is $15,541. 130 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School 6th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 91.73 13th 194 93.3%
2007 82.99 23rd 192 88.0%
2008 87.74 14th 146 90.4%
2009 92.78 6th 191 96.9%
2011 83.81 22nd 191 88.5%
2012 85.24 22nd 195 88.7%
2013 89.80 7th 196 96.4%
2015 92.06 11th 194 94.3%
2016 91.34 8th 195 95.9%
2017 93.20 20th 207 90.3%
2018 90.89 11th 193 94.3%
2019 86.22 21st 196 89.3%
2021 91.79 14th 196 92.9%
2022 91.90 13th 193 93.3%
2023 91.28 16th 195 91.8%
2024 96.61 6th 207 97.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.74 36th 198 81.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.69 29th 207 86.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.22 36th 203 82.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 137th 160 14.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.11 76th 165 53.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.81 34th 196 82.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.77 26th 202 87.1%
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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, April 26, 2015

Open Quote Probably the only public school in the system that has a private school atmosphere. Extended learning opportunities for all children that are not available in most public schools. Students are provided music, technology, japanese, physical education, library, sustainabilty, hawaiian studies and art by highly qualified, full-time teachers. The fundamental philosophy of the school is to develop the "whole child" and the principal, Mr. Kiyonaga, provides every opportunity for the children to realize that philosophy. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 95 3 361 2 1 n/a n/a 0 462
1989 83 2 349 5 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1990 84 2 382 6 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1991 65 7 400 1 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 84 1 390 10 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1993 100 0 386 10 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 98 1 387 9 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1995 116 3 396 8 0 n/a n/a -1 522
1996 116 3 396 8 0 n/a n/a -1 522
1997 104 5 405 12 0 n/a n/a 9 535
1998 111 3 418 11 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 105 4 442 10 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 98 8 481 11 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2001 93 3 485 6 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2002 86 4 453 3 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2003 86 4 453 3 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2004 93 3 492 2 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2005 102 3 508 4 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2006 99 2 506 7 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2007 112 2 503 6 1 n/a n/a 0 624
2008 106 2 442 7 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2009 109 3 449 11 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2010 106 2 432 13 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2011 56 1 335 21 2 67 106 0 588
2012 62 2 334 29 2 67 110 0 606
2013 53 2 353 32 1 54 118 0 613
2014 47 1 328 53 1 53 118 0 601
2015 43 1 346 56 1 45 132 0 624
2016 29 0 349 49 1 36 125 0 589
2017 31 0 308 54 1 31 139 0 564
2018 30 0 308 55 0 33 154 0 580
2019 27 1 315 55 0 28 151 0 577
2020 25 0 308 48 0 24 167 0 572
2021 14 0 311 47 0 23 156 0 551
2022 15 0 308 45 0 23 149 0 540
2023 15 1 308 38 0 17 143 0 522

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 Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 25.0 18.4 3.2
1989 439 23.0 19.0 2.5
1990 474 23.5 20.1 1.5
1991 473 25.0 18.9 1.1
1992 485 24.5 19.7 1.2
1993 496 23.5 21.1 1.2
1994 495 24.0 20.6 0.8
1995 522 23.0 22.7 1.5
1996 522 23.0 22.7 1.5
1997 535 26.0 20.6 4
1998 543 25.5 21.3 4.4
1999 561 27.5 20.4 7.1
2000 598 30.0 19.9 9.9
2001 587 29.0 20.2 9
2002 547 29.0 18.9 8.6
2003 547 29.0 18.9 8.6
2004 590 29.0 20.3 8.5
2005 618 31.0 19.9 10.4
2006 615 32.0 19.2 9.8
2007 624 32.0 19.5 10.1
2008 558 30.0 18.6 7.9
2009 573 30.5 18.8 8.6
2010 556 31.0 17.9 10.3
2011 588 31.0 18.9 12.6
2012 606 32.0 18.9 13.2
2013 613 35.0 17.5 13.2
2014 601 32.5 18.4 11.5
2015 624 35.0 17.8 10.3
2016 589 36.0 16.3 9.8
2017 564 36.0 15.6 10.6
2018 580 36.0 16.1 9.5
2019 577 34.0 16.9 10.4
2020 572 36.0 15.8 10.7
2021 551 36.0 15.3 14.2
2022 540 36.0 15.0 10.6
2023 522 36.5 14.3 11.1

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 Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 25.0 18.4 3.2
1989 439 23.0 19.0 2.5
1990 474 23.5 20.1 1.5
1991 473 25.0 18.9 1.1
1992 485 24.5 19.7 1.2
1993 496 23.5 21.1 1.2
1994 495 24.0 20.6 0.8
1995 522 23.0 22.7 1.5
1996 522 23.0 22.7 1.5
1997 535 26.0 20.6 4
1998 543 25.5 21.3 4.4
1999 561 27.5 20.4 7.1
2000 598 30.0 19.9 9.9
2001 587 29.0 20.2 9
2002 547 29.0 18.9 8.6
2003 547 29.0 18.9 8.6
2004 590 29.0 20.3 8.5
2005 618 31.0 19.9 10.4
2006 615 32.0 19.2 9.8
2007 624 32.0 19.5 10.1
2008 558 30.0 18.6 7.9
2009 573 30.5 18.8 8.6
2010 556 31.0 17.9 10.3
2011 588 31.0 18.9 12.6
2012 606 32.0 18.9 13.2
2013 613 35.0 17.5 13.2
2014 601 32.5 18.4 11.5
2015 624 35.0 17.8 10.3
2016 589 36.0 16.3 9.8
2017 564 36.0 15.6 10.6
2018 580 36.0 16.1 9.5
2019 577 34.0 16.9 10.4
2020 572 36.0 15.8 10.7
2021 551 36.0 15.3 14.2
2022 540 36.0 15.0 10.6
2023 522 36.5 14.3 11.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,317 (8.5%) $14,224 (91.5%) $15,541

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mayor John H Wilson 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 21st of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 16th of 195 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School)6982
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School)7979
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School)7882
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School)7782
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School)6877
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School)6364
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School)7180
 9%
All Grades Mathematics (Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School)7275
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students577522
 9.5%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian315308
 2.2%
Hispanic5538
 30.9%
Pacific Islander2817
 39.3%
White2715
 44.4%
Two or More Races151143
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.4%11.1%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 522 students attended Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School.

Students who attend Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kaimuki Middle School
High : Kalani High School

Students at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School are 59% Asian, 27% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% White.

Yes! Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools.


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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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