Waipahu Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waipahu, Hawaii 96797 · Hawaii Department of Education
#160 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#37314 of 50,301 nationally
About Waipahu Elementary School
Waipahu 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 827 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 160th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 827.
There are 9 schools in Waipahu; Waipahu Elementary School ranks 8th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
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 Waipahu Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waipahu Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waipahu Intermediate School
Waipahu · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,113 students · 439 m away
Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS
Waipahu · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,924 students · 906 m away
Honowai Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
568 students · 1.1 km away
Kaleiopuu Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
727 students · 1.5 km away
August Ahrens Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,152 students · 1.7 km away
Waikele Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students · 2.0 km away
Waipahu High School
Waipahu · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,538 students · 2.4 km away
Kanoelani Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
735 students · 3.9 km away
Lehua Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
248 students · 4.6 km away
Pearl City Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
396 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Keaau Elementary School
Keaau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
829 students
Kapaa Elementary School
Kapaa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students
Mokapu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
805 students
Kahului Elementary School
Kahului · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
795 students
Leihoku Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
756 students
Keoneula Elementary School
Ewa Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
900 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waipahu Elementary School a good school?
Waipahu Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 31.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #160 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 Waipahu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Waipahu Elementary School ranks #160 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #37314 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waipahu Elementary School?
Waipahu Elementary School had 827 students in 2025.
Is Waipahu Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Waipahu Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waipahu Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waipahu Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.