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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION·NCES 150003000144

Wahiawa Elementary School

1402 Glen Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786 · (808) 622-6393 · Honolulu County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL429 STUDENTS
Enrollment
429
Elementary
DISTRICT 438 · STATE 438
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
255 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 49%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
13
Kindergarten
66
Grade 1
62
Grade 2
84
Grade 3
72
Grade 4
72
Grade 5
60
Student demographics
White
327%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 11%
Hispanic
10124%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 19%
Black
113%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
5713%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 23%
Two+
9322%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 20%
Pacific Islander
13531%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 25%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20347%
Female
22653%

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Test scores

Strive HI 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
49.0%
HI avg 52.0%
Math
52.0%
HI avg 41.9%
Source: Strive HI. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
429
-28 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 13.8:1
% White
7%
was 10%
% Hispanic
24%
was 24%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
13%
was 16%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Wahiawa Elementary School

Wahiawa Elementary School is a K-5 school of average-sized scale in Wahiawa, Hawaii, one of the schools within Hawaii Department of Education, enrolling 429 students in grades pre-K through 5.

Wahiawa Elementary School is one of 296 schools operated by Hawaii Department of Education, a district that enrolls 167,071 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Wahiawa Elementary School lists that the largest single group is Pacific Islander at 31%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school records 24% Hispanic, 22% multiracial, 13% Asian, 7% White.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Wahiawa Elementary School shows 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.8:1, putting Wahiawa Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 59% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Honolulu County runs at roughly 42%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Honolulu County) logs that the typical household earns roughly $106,195 per year, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Wahiawa Elementary School is one of 187 public schools in Honolulu County (combined enrollment of about 111,011 students).

Kamalani Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Wahiawa Elementary School operates from a suburban location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 6%: 457 students in 2018 compared to 429 in 2025. Class-load math has tightened: from 13.8:1 in 2018 to 12.6:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Wahiawa Elementary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Honolulu County at a glance

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Population
1,001,146
Census ACS
Median income
$106,195
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
187
111,011 students

Quick facts

School name
Wahiawa Elementary School
District
Hawaii Department of Education
Address
1402 Glen Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Phone
(808) 622-6393
County
Honolulu County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
429
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
255 (59%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
150003000144
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
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Frequently asked questions

About Wahiawa Elementary School
How large is Wahiawa Elementary School?
Wahiawa Elementary School enrolls approximately 429 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Wahiawa Elementary School serve?
Wahiawa Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does Wahiawa Elementary School have?
Wahiawa Elementary School employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wahiawa Elementary School?
At Wahiawa Elementary School, the student body is approximately 7% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Black, 13% Asian, 22% Two or more.
What district is Wahiawa Elementary School in?
Wahiawa Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department of Education.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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