Waianae Elementary School

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Waianae Elementary School, located on the leeward coast of Oahu, serves as a central pillar of the Waianae community. As a public school within the Hawaii State Department of Education, it is deeply integrated into the local culture, often prioritizing programs that support student well-being, literacy, and social-emotional development. The school typically serves a diverse student population, working to overcome geographic and socioeconomic challenges by fostering a nurturing environment that encourages students to strive for academic success while maintaining strong connections to their heritage and local community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Waianae Elementary places significant emphasis on community engagement and place-based learning. The school frequently partners with local organizations and families to create a supportive network that helps students navigate their educational journey. By focusing on both traditional skill sets and the unique cultural identity of the Waianae region, the school aims to provide its students with the tools necessary to become productive, confident, and culturally grounded members of society.

446

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waianae Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	116
Black	1
Asian	10
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	257

Pacific Islander
257 (57.6 %)
Hispanic
116 (26.0 %)
Two or More
51 (11.4 %)
White
11 (2.5 %)
Asian
10 (2.2 %)
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)697-7083
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 4

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waianae Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waianae Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	47.5%
Male	234	52.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th