Waipahu Elementary School

863 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Waipahu Elementary School, located on Waipahu Street in Waipahu, Hawaii, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hawaii State Department of Education. As a public school situated in a historically significant plantation town, it plays a vital role in the local community, catering to a diverse student population. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development while honoring the unique cultural heritage of the Waipahu area.

In addition to its core curriculum, Waipahu Elementary focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and community connection. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to provide students with the resources and guidance needed to succeed. Through various educational initiatives and a dedicated staff, the school strives to prepare its students to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners within the broader context of the Oahu community.

863

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waipahu Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	80
Black	1
Asian	299
Two or More	81
Pacific Islander	397

Pacific Islander
397 (46.0 %)
Asian
299 (34.6 %)
Two or More
81 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
80 (9.3 %)
White
5 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

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)675-0150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 10

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 129

Grade 6 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waipahu Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	121
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	122
Grade 5	129
Grade 6	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waipahu Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	422	48.9%
Male	441	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)