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Waiakeawaena Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2420 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720 · (808) 981-7200 · Part of Hawaii Department of Education school district
Students
669
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Waiakeawaena Elementary School
- Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Next stop for Halaula kids: 177 high schools
On the path
Where Halaula kids come from and go next.
PK–5Waiakeawaena Elementary SchoolYou are here
12177 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency26%
State average 31.7%
Reading / language arts43%
State average 49.6%
Location
Directions ↗
2420 Kilauea Ave, Hilo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K13
Kindergarten103
Grade 1107
Grade 296
Grade 3119
Grade 4106
Grade 5125
Enrollment over time
721’20
696’21
684’22
672’23
669’24
Down 7.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Two or more races 34%Hispanic 27%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 23%Asian 12%White 3%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.