Overview
Waianae Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Waianae, Hawaii. The school enrolls 412 students. It is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Hawaii state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictHawaii Department of Education
County15003
CityWaianae
ZIP96792
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID150003000111
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment412
White2.5%
Hispanic / Latino26.0%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander57.6%
Two or More Races11.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %86%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)