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Waiakea Elementary School

Waiakea Elementary School is a public primary school in Hilo, HI, serving grades K–5, rated B-, with 706 students and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
706
Students per teacher
15:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Pacific Islander29%
Two or more races29%
Hispanic24%
Asian15%
White3%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-17.6%
Prior-year enrollment
857

Homes assigned to this school

3,306 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Waiakea Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
180 W Puainako St, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone
(808) 981-7215
Website
hawaiipublicschools.org
Setting
Town - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
150003000051
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School district

Hawaii Department of Education

District rating
B
Schools
296
Students
167,071
Spending per student
$18,057
Teachers (FTE)
12,216
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Waiakea Elementary School

How is Waiakea Elementary School rated?

Waiakea Elementary School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Hawaii Department of Education is rated B overall.

What grades does Waiakea Elementary School serve?

Waiakea Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Waiakea Elementary School?

706 students attend Waiakea Elementary School, down from 857 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1.

Which homes are assigned to Waiakea Elementary School?

TopHap matches 3,306 residential properties to Waiakea Elementary School in and around Hilo. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Waiakea Elementary School in?

Waiakea Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, which reports 296 schools, 167,071 students and $18,057 of spending per student.