Waimea Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 · Hawaii Department of Education
#153 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#34920 of 50,301 nationally
About Waimea Elementary School
Waimea Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kamuela, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 474 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 153rd of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 474.
There are 3 schools in Kamuela; Waimea Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
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 Waimea Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waimea Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waimea Middle - PCCS
Kamuela · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
188 students · 133 m away
Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS
Kamuela · Charter other · Grades K–12
696 students · 1.8 km away
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
Waikoloa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
732 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Kipapa Elementary School
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473 students
Hahaione Elementary School
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475 students
Kapalama Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Mountain View Elementary School
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Makawao Elementary School
Makawao · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waimea Elementary School a good school?
Waimea Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 35.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #153 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 Waimea Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Waimea Elementary School ranks #153 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #34920 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waimea Elementary School?
Waimea Elementary School had 474 students in 2025.
Is Waimea Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Waimea Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waimea Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Waimea Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.