Waihee Elementary School

572 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waihee Elementary School is a public school located in the historic area of Wailuku on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education system. It is situated along the Kahekili Highway, an area known for its lush, scenic surroundings, which often influences the school’s commitment to integrating local culture and environmental awareness into its daily operations.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere, which reflects the rural and historical roots of the Waihee region. Like many schools in the Hawaii public system, Waihee Elementary focuses on fostering a sense of "ohana" (family) among students, staff, and parents. By prioritizing a foundational academic curriculum alongside Hawaiian values and place-based learning, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in middle school while helping them stay deeply connected to their local community and Hawaiian heritage.

572

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waihee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	101
Black	1
Asian	87
Two or More	105
Pacific Islander	257

Pacific Islander
257 (44.9%)
Two or More
105 (18.4%)
Hispanic
101 (17.7%)
Asian
87 (15.2%)
White
21 (3.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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)984-5644
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 12

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 92