How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Waiakea Elementary School | Waiakeawaena Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hilo, HI | Hilo, HI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 706 | 669 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.3% | 41.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Waiakea Elementary School | Waiakeawaena Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,056 | $20,056 |
| District | Hawaii Department of Education | Hawaii Department of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Waiakea Elementary School | Waiakeawaena Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.5% | 27.2% |
| Asian | 14.7% | 12.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 29.5% | 23.2% |
| Multiracial | 28.9% | 34.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Waiakea Elementary School | Waiakeawaena Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 407:1 | 343:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.6% | 34.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 22 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.