Waikele Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waipahu, Hawaii 96797 · Hawaii Department of Education
#58 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#12772 of 50,301 nationally
About Waikele Elementary School
Waikele Elementary School is a public elementary located in Waipahu, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 515 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 58th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is math proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 515.
There are 9 schools in Waipahu; Waikele Elementary School ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
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 Waikele Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waikele Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
August Ahrens Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,152 students · 1.5 km away
Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS
Waipahu · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,924 students · 1.8 km away
Kaleiopuu Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
727 students · 2.0 km away
Waipahu Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
827 students · 2.0 km away
Kanoelani Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
735 students · 2.1 km away
Waipahu Intermediate School
Waipahu · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,113 students · 2.4 km away
Honowai Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
568 students · 2.5 km away
Waipahu High School
Waipahu · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,538 students · 2.5 km away
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Mililani · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 3.9 km away
Pearl City Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
396 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
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518 students
Barbers Point Elementary School
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522 students
Kahakai Elementary School
Kailua-Kona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
King Kaumualii Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waikele Elementary School a good school?
Waikele Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 68.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #58 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 Waikele Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Waikele Elementary School ranks #58 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #12772 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waikele Elementary School?
Waikele Elementary School had 515 students in 2025.
Is Waikele Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Waikele Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waikele Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waikele Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.