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Pauoa Elementary School vs. Waikiki Elementary School

Should you attend Pauoa Elementary School or Waikiki Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pauoa Elementary School
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Waikiki Elementary School
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Pauoa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Waikiki Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pauoa Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waikiki Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
357 students
571 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pauoa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waikiki Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pauoa Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waikiki Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pauoa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waikiki Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pauoa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waikiki Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#25 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 10%)
#6 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pauoa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waikiki Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in HI)
79%
(Top 5% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pauoa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waikiki Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 5% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pauoa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waikiki Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 5% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pauoa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waikiki Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pauoa Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Waikiki Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
3
Kindergarten Students
54
86
Grade 1 Students
67
99
Grade 2 Students
46
99
Grade 3 Students
62
91
Grade 4 Students
57
84
Grade 5 Students
61
109

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pauoa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Waikiki Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
30%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pauoa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waikiki Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pauoa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waikiki Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pauoa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waikiki Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
2%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pauoa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waikiki Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
26%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pauoa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Waikiki Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
24%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pauoa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waikiki Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.76
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pauoa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waikiki Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pauoa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waikiki Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pauoa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waikiki Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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