Mililani Waena Elementary School

642 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mililani Waena Elementary School, located in the central O?ahu community of Mililani, serves students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically focused environment. It places a strong emphasis on building character and community, often integrating the "Mililani Waena Way"—a set of core values—into daily instruction to encourage students to be responsible, respectful, and safe learners.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school offers various programs designed to support holistic student development, including opportunities for extracurricular involvement and enrichment. It benefits from the active involvement of its surrounding suburban community, maintaining strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders. By prioritizing both high academic standards and the social-emotional well-being of its students, Mililani Waena strives to prepare its youth for success as they transition into the middle school years.

642

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mililani Waena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	165
Black	8
Asian	141
Two or More	206
Pacific Islander	82

Two or More
206 (32.1%)
Hispanic
165 (25.7%)
Asian
141 (22.0%)
Pacific Islander
82 (12.8%)
White
40 (6.2%)
Black
8 (1.2%)

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)627-7300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 16

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mililani Waena Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mililani Waena Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	48.9%
Male	328	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)