Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waiakea Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 725 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Waiakea Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waiakea 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waiakea Elementary School?
725 students attend Waiakea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Waiakea Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 29% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waiakea Elementary School?
Waiakea Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waiakea Elementary School offer ?
Waiakea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waiakea Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 725 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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