Waiakea Elementary School, HI
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5Pre-Kindergarten Offered
180 W Puainako St, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7215
How Waiakea Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score35
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Waiakea Elementary School
878Students
100%Low-Income Students
58Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 1% | 8% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 18% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 18% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 17% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 19% | 13% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 24% | 4% |
| Black | <1% | 2% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 4% | 16% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 13% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 29% | 27% | <1% |
| Other | 24% | 18% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Waiakea Elementary School
47%Math Proficiency
47%Reading Proficiency
47%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 50% |
| Male | 44% | 45% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 54% | 52% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 40% | 49% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 52% | 50% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 48% | 45% | 59% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 56% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 20% | 33% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 32% | 39% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 15% | 26% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Waiakea Elementary School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | HI | US |
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Location Map
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