Waialae Elementary - PCS

Summary:

Waialae Elementary - PCS is a public charter elementary school located in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 459. 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.

Waialae Elementary - PCS has consistently performed well on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science above the state averages in recent years. The school particularly excels in supporting Hispanic and English Language Learner students, ranking 24 out of 165 and 35 out of 198 Hawaii elementary schools in these subgroups, respectively. However, the school struggles with Pacific Islander students, ranking 183 out of 196 Hawaii elementary schools in this subgroup. Waialae Elementary - PCS also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Waikiki Elementary School and Hokulani Elementary School, Waialae Elementary - PCS performs well, but lags behind in some areas, such as proficiency rates in Science. Interestingly, the school achieves its strong academic performance with relatively limited resources, spending only $8,816 per student, compared to the higher per-student spending of nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 1045 19th Ave
       Honolulu, HI  96816


(808) 733-4880

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,816 Help


Students who attend Waialae Elementary - PCS usually attend:

Middle:    Kaimuki Middle School
High:    Kalani High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
35.5%
Two or more races:
32.0%
Hispanic:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waialae Elementary - PCS ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 64th 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 75.99. (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 Waialae Elementary - PCS 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 Waialae Elementary - PCS is $8,816. 180 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waialae Elementary - PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Waialae Elementary - PCS 65th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Waialae Elementary - PCS 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 Waialae Elementary - PCS

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Rank History for all students at Waialae Elementary - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.81 56th 194 71.1%
2007 70.27 46th 192 76.0%
2008 68.40 35th 146 76.0%
2009 68.40 41st 191 78.5%
2010 62.83 64th 183 65.0%
2011 66.06 58th 191 69.6%
2012 58.55 81st 195 58.5%
2013 66.77 58th 196 70.4%
2015 76.63 41st 194 78.9%
2016 67.75 58th 195 70.3%
2017 53.00 108th 207 47.8%
2018 57.26 85th 193 56.0%
2019 55.77 83rd 196 57.7%
2021 69.40 55th 196 71.9%
2022 68.47 64th 193 66.8%
2023 58.26 77th 195 60.5%
2024 75.99 65th 207 68.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waialae Elementary - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.10 35th 198 82.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waialae Elementary - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.94 66th 207 68.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Waialae Elementary - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.73 100th 203 50.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waialae Elementary - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.82 24th 165 85.5%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Waialae Elementary - PCS

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 Waialae Elementary - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.21 101st 202 50.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Waialae Elementary - PCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 54 4 374 5 4 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 55 1 372 4 2 n/a n/a 0 434
1990 51 1 383 2 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 52 5 393 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1992 65 0 356 15 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1993 64 0 346 13 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1994 66 2 332 14 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 83 1 376 6 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 83 1 376 6 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 83 0 376 9 1 n/a n/a 14 483
1998 86 1 391 9 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 95 5 403 13 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 86 4 374 7 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2001 89 3 354 2 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 113 9 359 7 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 113 9 359 7 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 130 9 339 7 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 121 9 331 7 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 113 9 303 12 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 111 8 272 12 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 103 8 272 12 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2009 113 6 279 12 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2010 123 5 265 11 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2011 98 4 173 13 2 91 54 0 435
2012 141 7 201 10 3 92 6 0 460
2013 120 7 197 24 3 82 51 0 484
2014 115 7 218 38 0 79 44 0 501
2015 123 4 211 44 0 65 59 0 506
2016 105 4 210 56 0 51 65 0 491
2017 107 2 218 63 0 46 71 0 507
2018 101 3 206 76 0 46 85 0 517
2019 91 1 195 68 0 46 108 0 509
2020 82 1 178 80 0 42 115 0 498
2021 61 0 190 73 0 43 123 0 490
2022 56 0 162 61 0 40 121 0 440
2023 46 1 163 61 0 41 147 0 459

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 Waialae Elementary - PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 23.0 19.1 17.5
1989 434 22.0 19.7 16.8
1990 437 23.0 19.0 12.4
1991 451 22.0 20.5 11.1
1992 436 22.0 19.8 10.6
1993 423 21.5 19.7 9
1994 414 20.5 20.2 4.8
1995 467 23.0 20.3 5.8
1996 467 23.0 20.3 5.8
1997 483 23.5 20.6 7.9
1998 488 25.0 19.5 7.8
1999 517 26.0 19.9 12.6
2000 472 25.5 18.5 15.3
2001 450 30.0 15.0 13.6
2002 489 29.5 16.6 12.5
2003 489 29.5 16.6 12.5
2004 486 29.0 16.8 12.8
2005 468 29.0 16.1 13.9
2006 439 31.5 13.9 21
2007 405 30.0 13.5 21.5
2008 397 31.5 12.6 4.3
2009 412 32.0 12.9 24.5
2010 406 31.0 13.1 20.4
2011 435 31.0 14.0 23.2
2012 460 34.0 13.5 25.9
2013 484 35.0 13.8 26
2014 501 35.0 14.3 26.1
2015 506 32.0 15.8 23.1
2016 491 37.0 13.2 19.6
2017 507 38.0 13.3 21.9
2018 517 43.5 11.8 8.9
2019 509 40.0 12.7 9
2020 498 38.0 13.1 21.5
2021 490 38.0 12.8 21.4
2022 440 39.5 11.1 13.4
2023 459 37.0 12.4 22.2

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 Waialae Elementary - PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 23.0 19.1 17.5
1989 434 22.0 19.7 16.8
1990 437 23.0 19.0 12.4
1991 451 22.0 20.5 11.1
1992 436 22.0 19.8 10.6
1993 423 21.5 19.7 9
1994 414 20.5 20.2 4.8
1995 467 23.0 20.3 5.8
1996 467 23.0 20.3 5.8
1997 483 23.5 20.6 7.9
1998 488 25.0 19.5 7.8
1999 517 26.0 19.9 12.6
2000 472 25.5 18.5 15.3
2001 450 30.0 15.0 13.6
2002 489 29.5 16.6 12.5
2003 489 29.5 16.6 12.5
2004 486 29.0 16.8 12.8
2005 468 29.0 16.1 13.9
2006 439 31.5 13.9 21
2007 405 30.0 13.5 21.5
2008 397 31.5 12.6 4.3
2009 412 32.0 12.9 24.5
2010 406 31.0 13.1 20.4
2011 435 31.0 14.0 23.2
2012 460 34.0 13.5 25.9
2013 484 35.0 13.8 26
2014 501 35.0 14.3 26.1
2015 506 32.0 15.8 23.1
2016 491 37.0 13.2 19.6
2017 507 38.0 13.3 21.9
2018 517 43.5 11.8 8.9
2019 509 40.0 12.7 9
2020 498 38.0 13.1 21.5
2021 490 38.0 12.8 21.4
2022 440 39.5 11.1 13.4
2023 459 37.0 12.4 22.2

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 Waialae Elementary - PCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,180 (13.4%) $7,636 (86.6%) $8,816

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waialae Elementary - PCS

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 83rd of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 77th of 195 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waialae Elementary - PCS)4960
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waialae Elementary - PCS)5164
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waialae Elementary - PCS)5749
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waialae Elementary - PCS)4454
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waialae Elementary - PCS)6458
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waialae Elementary - PCS)5849
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Waialae Elementary - PCS)5656
All Grades Mathematics (Waialae Elementary - PCS)5256
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students509459
 9.8%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian195163
 16.4%
Hispanic6861
 10.3%
Pacific Islander4641
 10.9%
White9146
 49.5%
Two or More Races108147
 36.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9%22.2%
 13.2%


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Waialae Elementary - PCS ranks 65th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Waialae Elementary - PCS usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kaimuki Middle School
High : Kalani High School

Students at Waialae Elementary - PCS are 36% Asian, 32% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 10% White, 9% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 459 students attended Waialae Elementary - PCS.


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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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