Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School, a cozy elementary school in Waimanalo, Hawaii, run under Hawaii Department of Education, teaches 344 students, covering grades pre-K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 438 students per school, that is 21% leaner than typical.

Hawaii Department of Education comprises 296 schools with combined enrollment of 167,071 students; Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is among them.

On demographics, Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School shows that the most-represented group is Pacific Islander (55%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder reads as 24% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 6% Asian.

In terms of school funding signals, Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School records 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.7:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 79% of students at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is north of Honolulu County's rate of about 42%.

In the broader community, Honolulu County reports that median household earnings sit near $106,195, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Across Honolulu County's 187 public schools (combined enrollment of about 111,011 students), Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Malama Honua Charter School, around 0.9 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School has contracted 25%, going from 461 students in 2018 to 344 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 13% to 24% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.