School overview
At a glance
Reported students
429
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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.
Profile interpretation
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 than 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 two 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.
Turn data into a school visit
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?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
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)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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