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Waiakeawaena Elementary School

2420 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waiakeawaena 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 40% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waiakeawaena Elementary School's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
684 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Waiakeawaena 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 Waiakeawaena 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#118 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waiakeawaena Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Waiakeawaena Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
12%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
23%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
31%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waiakeawaena Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waiakeawaena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waiakeawaena Elementary School's ranking?
Waiakeawaena Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waiakeawaena Elementary School often compared to?
Waiakeawaena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waiakea Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waiakeawaena Elementary School?
684 students attend Waiakeawaena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Waiakeawaena Elementary School students are Two or more races, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waiakeawaena Elementary School?
Waiakeawaena Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waiakeawaena Elementary School offer ?
Waiakeawaena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waiakeawaena Elementary School part of?
Waiakeawaena Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students/Report Cards Distributed (Events)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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