Waialua Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waialua, Hawaii 96791 · Hawaii Department of Education
#34 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#6672 of 50,301 nationally
About Waialua Elementary School
Waialua Elementary School is a public elementary located in Waialua, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 413 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 34th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 413.
There are 2 schools in Waialua; Waialua Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waialua Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waialua Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waialua High & Intermediate School
Waialua · Public high · Grades 7–12
574 students · 1.2 km away
Haleiwa Elementary School
Haleiwa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
196 students · 1.3 km away
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students · 11 km away
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students · 11 km away
Helemano Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 12 km away
Sunset Beach Elementary School
Haleiwa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students · 12 km away
Kaala Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 13 km away
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students · 13 km away
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Wahiawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students · 13 km away
Wahiawa Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
413 students
Naalehu Elementary School
Naalehu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
Momilani Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
Makaha Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Aiea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
Helemano Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waialua Elementary School a good school?
Waialua Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #34 of 182 in Hawaii. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waialua Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Waialua Elementary School ranks #34 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #6672 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waialua Elementary School?
Waialua Elementary School had 413 students in 2025.
Is Waialua Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Waialua Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waialua Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waialua Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.