Waiakea Elementary School

789 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waiakea Elementary School, located in Hilo, Hawai?i, serves as a foundational institution within the Hilo-Waiakea complex. As part of the Hawai?i State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic environment. The school typically emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive atmosphere that reflects the cultural values and diverse background of the Hilo area.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to promote student engagement and personal growth through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on the "Waiakea Way," the school encourages students to demonstrate respect, responsibility, and academic diligence. With its long-standing presence in the community, Waiakea Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for success as they transition to the nearby middle and high school levels within the Waiakea complex.

789

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waiakea Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	174
Asian	106
Two or More	235
Pacific Islander	243

Pacific Islander
243 (30.8 %)
Two or More
235 (29.8 %)
Hispanic
174 (22.1 %)
Asian
106 (13.4 %)
White
31 (3.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)981-7215
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 152

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waiakea Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	128
Grade 4	142
Grade 5	152

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waiakea Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	393	49.8%
Male	396	50.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th