Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School

Hawaii Department of Education
68-1730 Hooko St
Waikoloa, HI 96738
713 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School, located on the Big Island of Hawaii, serves as a central educational hub for the growing community of Waikoloa Village. As a public school under the Hawaii State Department of Education, it provides instruction for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The campus is designed to foster a sense of community, reflecting the unique cultural and geographic character of the Kohala region, while preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes a curriculum that aligns with state standards while integrating the specific needs of its diverse student body. Beyond core academics, Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is known for its focus on character development and student engagement, often incorporating place-based learning to connect students to their local environment and Hawaiian history. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and offering various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both academic achievement and personal growth within its rural, mountain-side setting.
713
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    201 (28.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    156 (21.9 %)
  • Two or More
    156 (21.9 %)
  • White
    124 (17.4 %)
  • Asian
    75 (10.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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)883-6808
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 324
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53

* 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 16
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 83
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 73
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 70
Grade 8 76
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Waimea Elementary School
Hawaii Department of Education
465 Students
67-1225 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743 (9.3 miles away)
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