Iliahi Elementary School

Located at 2035 California Ave, in Wahiawa, Hawaii, Iliahi Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary-level community that hosts 313 students (grades pre-K through 5), overseen by Hawaii Department of Education. That puts it 29% leaner than the typical public school in Hawaii, which averages around 438 students.

Within Hawaii Department of Education, which oversees 296 schools and 167,071 students, Iliahi Elementary School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Iliahi Elementary School lists that the most-represented group is multiracial (32%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 27% Hispanic, 22% Pacific Islander, 17% Asian.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Iliahi Elementary School has 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.8:1, putting Iliahi Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 53% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Honolulu County (around 42%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Honolulu County put median household income runs about $106,195, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Iliahi Elementary School is one of 187 public schools in Honolulu County (combined enrollment of about 111,011 students).

The closest other public school is Leilehua High School, roughly 0.9 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a residential area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 16%: 373 students in 2018 compared to 313 in 2025. Asian enrollment moved from 22% to 17% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 14.9:1 in 2018 to 13.0:1 today.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.