Waiakea Elementary School

706 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.

706

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waiakea Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	166
Asian	104
Two or More	204
Pacific Islander	208

Pacific Islander
208 (29.5%)
Two or More
204 (28.9%)
Hispanic
166 (23.5%)
Asian
104 (14.7%)
White
24 (3.4%)

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:	706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 9

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 126