Waialua Elementary School

67-020 Waialua Beach Rd
Waialua, HI 96791

413 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Waialua Elementary School, located on the North Shore of Oahu, serves as a cornerstone of the historic Waialua community. Operating under the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into its rural surroundings, often emphasizing place-based learning that connects students to the local environment and the area’s rich agricultural history. The school serves students from preschool through grade 6, focusing on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators emphasize both academic growth and the development of strong character traits.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Waialua Elementary is known for its commitment to student engagement and community involvement. The school frequently participates in programs that highlight Hawaii’s unique culture and values, preparing students for transition into the adjacent middle and high schools. With its proximity to the coast and the remnants of the town’s sugar plantation past, the school provides a distinct educational experience that balances modern learning standards with a deep appreciation for the unique identity and community spirit of the North Shore.

413

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waialua Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	99
Asian	53
Two or More	85
Pacific Islander	43

White
133 (32.2%)
Hispanic
99 (24.0%)
Two or More
85 (20.6%)
Asian
53 (12.8%)
Pacific Islander
43 (10.4%)

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)637-8228
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 8

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waialua Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waialua Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	46.5%
Male	221	53.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

Leihoku Elementary School

Hawaii Department of Education

756 Students

86-285 Leihoku St
Waianae, HI 96792 (10.0 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th