Waihee Elementary School

Summary:

Waihee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wailuku, Hawaii, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Pacific Islander and Hispanic students. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Hawaii Department of Education district, Waihee Elementary has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 71 out of 196 Hawaii elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 137 out of 207 in 2023-2024. Its current rating is 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars.

Waihee Elementary School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than other subgroups. However, the school's overall test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state averages. Additionally, Waihee Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Pomaikai Elementary School, Waihee Elementary generally performs worse in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and other key metrics.

Addressing the challenges faced by Waihee Elementary School, such as declining performance, subgroup disparities, and high chronic absenteeism, will be crucial in improving the school's overall quality and providing a high-quality education for its diverse student population. Targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the community could be important steps in addressing these issues and helping the school to improve its performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2125 Kahekili Hwy
       Wailuku, HI  96793


(808) 984-5644

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,736 Help


Students who attend Waihee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Iao Intermediate School
High:    Henry Perrine Baldwin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
48.5%
Hispanic:
17.6%
Two or more races:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waihee Elementary School ranks worse than 66.2% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 129th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Waihee Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (48.5%), Hispanic (17.6%), two or more races (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waihee Elementary School is 15. 130 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waihee Elementary School is $16,736, which is the 83rd highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waihee Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waihee Elementary School 137th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Waihee Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waihee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Waihee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.93 77th 194 60.3%
2007 61.86 64th 192 66.7%
2008 45.48 92nd 146 37.0%
2009 43.20 125th 191 34.6%
2010 39.10 128th 183 30.1%
2011 47.94 104th 191 45.5%
2012 68.91 54th 195 72.3%
2013 60.89 71st 196 63.8%
2015 44.98 108th 194 44.3%
2016 40.82 119th 195 39.0%
2017 58.00 94th 207 54.6%
2018 41.31 116th 193 39.9%
2019 44.60 113th 196 42.3%
2021 24.92 148th 196 24.5%
2022 19.97 160th 193 17.1%
2023 30.21 138th 195 29.2%
2024 38.19 137th 207 33.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waihee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.35 109th 198 44.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waihee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.21 135th 207 34.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Waihee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.36 121st 203 40.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Waihee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 137th 160 14.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waihee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.71 54th 165 67.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Waihee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.67 132nd 196 32.7%
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Rank History for White students at Waihee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.35 132nd 202 34.7%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Waihee Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waihee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 43 2 358 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1990 53 2 381 5 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 70 7 417 2 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1992 69 3 475 22 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1993 73 5 502 31 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 68 3 554 34 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1995 86 3 632 44 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1996 86 3 632 44 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1997 87 4 711 40 4 n/a n/a 24 870
1998 63 3 762 42 3 n/a n/a 0 873
1999 70 2 779 36 1 n/a n/a 0 888
2000 68 0 777 37 0 n/a n/a 0 882
2001 60 0 769 45 0 n/a n/a 0 874
2002 94 0 701 35 2 n/a n/a 0 832
2003 94 0 701 35 2 n/a n/a 0 832
2004 102 2 700 34 2 n/a n/a 0 840
2005 92 1 741 36 5 n/a n/a 0 875
2006 88 0 735 32 4 n/a n/a 0 859
2007 82 0 719 27 5 n/a n/a 0 833
2008 81 0 722 20 6 n/a n/a 0 829
2009 78 2 710 24 2 n/a n/a 0 816
2010 64 5 680 23 3 n/a n/a 0 775
2011 51 3 240 14 3 418 25 0 754
2012 38 2 230 42 4 416 47 0 779
2013 35 4 210 71 4 429 71 0 824
2014 29 4 181 107 1 375 88 0 785
2015 29 2 169 113 1 335 100 0 749
2016 19 2 171 135 1 310 120 0 758
2017 17 0 164 156 2 274 141 0 754
2018 19 0 145 144 0 250 139 0 697
2019 19 0 120 120 1 228 129 0 617
2020 23 0 117 109 1 228 118 0 596
2021 24 0 114 99 1 258 123 0 619
2022 23 2 86 110 1 250 113 0 585
2023 30 1 80 113 1 255 107 0 587
2024 23 2 76 103 1 284 96 0 585

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waihee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 407 19.0 21.4 26
1990 441 22.0 20.0 23.4
1991 496 24.0 20.6 20
1992 569 28.0 20.3 15.3
1993 611 31.5 19.4 12.1
1994 659 32.5 20.3 13.4
1995 765 39.0 19.6 16.6
1996 765 39.0 19.6 16.6
1997 870 44.0 19.8 28.3
1998 873 47.5 18.4 23.6
1999 888 49.0 18.1 37.4
2000 882 46.5 19.0 36.6
2001 874 48.0 18.2 41.4
2002 832 47.0 17.7 41.6
2003 832 47.0 17.7 41.6
2004 840 51.0 16.5 36.9
2005 875 49.5 17.7 38.9
2006 859 49.5 17.4 38.6
2007 833 50.5 16.5 37.9
2008 829 53.5 15.5 36.4
2009 816 51.0 16.0 39.6
2010 775 45.5 17.0 43.2
2011 754 40.5 18.6 50.4
2012 779 47.5 16.4 56
2013 824 50.0 16.4 60.6
2014 785 46.0 17.0 63.1
2015 749 45.0 16.6 64.5
2016 758 45.0 16.8 61.9
2017 754 45.0 16.7 58.2
2018 697 47.0 14.8 57
2019 617 44.0 14.0 55.8
2020 596 38.0 15.6 58.2
2021 619 41.0 15.0 59.8
2022 585 41.0 14.2 67.7
2023 587 38.0 15.4 57.4
2024 585 39.0 15.0 59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waihee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 407 19.0 21.4 26
1990 441 22.0 20.0 23.4
1991 496 24.0 20.6 20
1992 569 28.0 20.3 15.3
1993 611 31.5 19.4 12.1
1994 659 32.5 20.3 13.4
1995 765 39.0 19.6 16.6
1996 765 39.0 19.6 16.6
1997 870 44.0 19.8 28.3
1998 873 47.5 18.4 23.6
1999 888 49.0 18.1 37.4
2000 882 46.5 19.0 36.6
2001 874 48.0 18.2 41.4
2002 832 47.0 17.7 41.6
2003 832 47.0 17.7 41.6
2004 840 51.0 16.5 36.9
2005 875 49.5 17.7 38.9
2006 859 49.5 17.4 38.6
2007 833 50.5 16.5 37.9
2008 829 53.5 15.5 36.4
2009 816 51.0 16.0 39.6
2010 775 45.5 17.0 43.2
2011 754 40.5 18.6 50.4
2012 779 47.5 16.4 56
2013 824 50.0 16.4 60.6
2014 785 46.0 17.0 63.1
2015 749 45.0 16.6 64.5
2016 758 45.0 16.8 61.9
2017 754 45.0 16.7 58.2
2018 697 47.0 14.8 57
2019 617 44.0 14.0 55.8
2020 596 38.0 15.6 58.2
2021 619 41.0 15.0 59.8
2022 585 41.0 14.2 67.7
2023 587 38.0 15.4 57.4
2024 585 39.0 15.0 59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waihee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,497 (8.9%) $15,239 (91.1%) $16,736

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waihee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 113th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 195 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waihee Elementary School)5027
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waihee Elementary School)6831
 37%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waihee Elementary School)4240
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waihee Elementary School)4441
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waihee Elementary School)4848
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waihee Elementary School)4243
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Waihee Elementary School)4739
 8%
All Grades Mathematics (Waihee Elementary School)5139
 12%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students617587
 4.9%
African American01
American Indian11
Asian12080
 33.3%
Hispanic120113
 5.8%
Pacific Islander228255
 11.8%
White1930
 57.9%
Two or More Races129107
 17.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.8%57.4%
 1.7%


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Waihee Elementary School ranks 137th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Waihee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Iao Intermediate School
High : Henry Perrine Baldwin High School

Students at Waihee Elementary School are 49% Pacific Islander, 18% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 13% Asian, 4% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 585 students attended Waihee Elementary School.


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