Waikele Elementary School

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Waikele Elementary School, located in the residential community of Waipahu, Hawaii, serves a diverse student population in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The campus serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, maintaining a strong sense of community and parent involvement, which are key pillars of the school's culture.

Academically, Waikele Elementary focuses on preparing students for success through a balanced curriculum that incorporates modern instructional strategies and technology. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school often promotes enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and initiatives aimed at character development. By encouraging a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and the surrounding Waipahu community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to thrive in their transition to middle school and beyond.

496

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waikele Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	76
Black	11
Asian	205
Two or More	115
Pacific Islander	77

Asian
205 (41.3 %)
Two or More
115 (23.2 %)
Pacific Islander
77 (15.5 %)
Hispanic
76 (15.3 %)
White
12 (2.4 %)
Black
11 (2.2 %)

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)677-6100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 8

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waikele Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waikele Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	47.2%
Male	262	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)