Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mililani Waena Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mililani Waena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mililani Waena Elementary School's student population of 679 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mililani Waena Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mililani Waena Elementary School is 0.76, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 292 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
24%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
6%
11%
Hawaiian
11%
25%
Two or more races
34%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mililani Waena Elementary School's ranking?
Mililani Waena Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Mililani Waena Elementary School often compared to?
Mililani Waena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mililani Uka Elementary School, Mililani Ike Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Mililani Waena Elementary School?
679 students attend Mililani Waena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mililani Waena Elementary School students are Two or more races, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mililani Waena Elementary School?
Mililani Waena Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mililani Waena Elementary School offer ?
Mililani Waena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mililani Waena Elementary School part of?
Mililani Waena Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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