Overview
Waialae Elementary - PCS is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school enrolls 495 students. It is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Hawaii state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHawaii Department of Education
County15003
CityHonolulu
ZIP96816
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID150003000183
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment495
White10.7%
Hispanic / Latino14.3%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian29.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7.3%
Two or More Races37.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %25%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)