At a glance
Reported students
429
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Wahiawa Elementary School: 429 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 14:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 428
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Wahiawa Elementary School
Wahiawa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Wahiawa. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 429 students for 2024–25.
Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Hawaii median of 14:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (31.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.5%). English learners represent 18.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wahiawa Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.5%
- Hispanic23.5%
- Black2.6%
- Asian13.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander31.5%
- Multiracial21.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
432 reported students
Alvah A Scott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
433 reported students
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
433 reported students
King Liholiho Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
Kapunahala Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
435 reported students
Red Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
423 reported students
Public schools near Wahiawa Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helemano Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 417 | 0.7 mi |
| Iliahi Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 313 | 1.2 mi |
| Kaala Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 381 | 1.4 mi |
| Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 598 | 1.8 mi |
| Daniel K Inouye Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 591 | 2.5 mi |
| Mililani Mauka Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 623 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wahiawa Elementary School
What grades does Wahiawa Elementary School serve?
Wahiawa Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Wahiawa Elementary School?
Wahiawa Elementary School reported 429 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 182 Hawaii elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 428 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wahiawa Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 429 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wahiawa Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wahiawa Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawaii Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wahiawa Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wahiawa Elementary School in?
Wahiawa Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wahiawa Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Helemano Elementary School (0.7 mi), Iliahi Elementary School (1.2 mi), Kaala Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.