Waialua Elementary School

67-020 Waialua Beach Rd
Waialua, HI 96791

442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Waialua Elementary School, located on the North Shore of Oahu, serves as a cornerstone of the historic Waialua community. Operating under the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into its rural surroundings, often emphasizing place-based learning that connects students to the local environment and the area’s rich agricultural history. The school serves students from preschool through grade 6, focusing on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators emphasize both academic growth and the development of strong character traits.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Waialua Elementary is known for its commitment to student engagement and community involvement. The school frequently participates in programs that highlight Hawaii’s unique culture and values, preparing students for transition into the adjacent middle and high schools. With its proximity to the coast and the remnants of the town’s sugar plantation past, the school provides a distinct educational experience that balances modern learning standards with a deep appreciation for the unique identity and community spirit of the North Shore.

442

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waialua Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	102
Black	1
Asian	57
Two or More	96
Pacific Islander	51

White
135 (30.5 %)
Hispanic
102 (23.1 %)
Two or More
96 (21.7 %)
Asian
57 (12.9 %)
Pacific Islander
51 (11.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)637-8228
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waialua Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waialua Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	48.2%
Male	229	51.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

Leihoku Elementary School

Hawaii Department of Education

804 Students

86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792 (10.0 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th