Waiakeawaena Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hilo, Hawaii 96720 · Hawaii Department of Education
#80 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#18364 of 50,301 nationally
About Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Waiakeawaena Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hilo, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 669 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 80th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 669.
There are 16 schools in Hilo; Waiakeawaena Elementary School ranks 3rd of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waiakeawaena Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waiakea Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 1.5 km away
Waiakea Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students · 1.6 km away
Kua o ka La - NCPCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–9
185 students · 1.8 km away
Waiakea High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students · 2.0 km away
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students · 3.6 km away
Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students · 5.0 km away
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades K–12
352 students · 5.1 km away
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
449 students · 5.1 km away
Hilo High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students · 5.2 km away
Keaukaha Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Maemae Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
Kapolei Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
Laie Elementary School
Laie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
662 students
Moanalua Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
661 students
Kaimiloa Elementary School
Ewa Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
677 students
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Mililani · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waiakeawaena Elementary School a good school?
Waiakeawaena Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #80 of 182 in Hawaii. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waiakeawaena Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Waiakeawaena Elementary School ranks #80 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #18364 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waiakeawaena Elementary School?
Waiakeawaena Elementary School had 669 students in 2025.
Is Waiakeawaena Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Waiakeawaena Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waiakeawaena Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waiakeawaena Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.