Waikiki Elementary School

553 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waikiki Elementary School, located near the base of Diamond Head in Honolulu, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its picturesque campus and its strong connection to the local community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education. It is particularly noted for its commitment to academic excellence, environmental stewardship, and a curriculum that integrates the unique cultural and historical context of Hawaii.

Beyond its core academic programs, the school is recognized for fostering a collaborative environment that encourages student creativity and global awareness. Its location in the heart of Waikiki allows the school to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, while its dedicated staff works to maintain a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both personal growth and community engagement. As a neighborhood anchor, Waikiki Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success by balancing traditional standards with innovative, hands-on educational experiences.

553

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waikiki Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	49
Asian	194
Two or More	186
Pacific Islander	25

Asian
194 (35.1%)
Two or More
186 (33.6%)
White
99 (17.9%)
Hispanic
49 (8.9%)
Pacific Islander
25 (4.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)971-6900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waikiki Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waikiki Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	272	49.2%
Male	281	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)