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Enrollment
474
Elementary
DISTRICT 438 · STATE 438
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION·NCES 150003000055
Waimea Elementary School
67-1225 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI 96743 · (808) 887-7636 · Hawaii County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL474 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
256 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 49%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 20 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 77 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 69 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 86 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 77 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 65 | 14% |
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 79% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
Strive HI 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
45.0%
HI avg 52.0%
Math
36.0%
HI avg 41.9%
What this means: On the Strive HI, Hawaii's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 36 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Hawaii schools, those numbers are about 52 and 42.
Source: Strive HI. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Waimea Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Hawaii | In Hawaii County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 36.0% | #132 of 178 | #12 of 27 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #119 of 178 | #10 of 27 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 474 | #68 of 183 | #9 of 28 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #99 of 164 | #12 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 73.3% | #81 of 164 | #15 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.0% | #76 of 179 | #18 of 27 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.6% | #90 of 141 | #9 of 15 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
474
-25 (-5%) vs 2020
-61% since 1990-91, when it was 1,211
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 13.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 474 | 33 | 14.4:1 | 54% (256) |
| 2023-24 | 456 | 32 | 14.3:1 | 60% (275) |
| 2022-23 | 465 | 32 | 14.5:1 | 64% (298) |
| 2020-21 | 499 | 38 | 13.1:1 | 72% (358) |
| 2017-18 | 530 | 33.5 | 15.8:1 | 68% (360) |
| 2015-16 | 559 | 36 | 15.5:1 | 69% (387) |
| 2010-11 | 585 | 40 | 14.6:1 | 62% (363) |
| 2000-01 | 1,162 | 68 | 17.1:1 | 55% (643) |
| 1990-91 | 1,211 | 64 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Waimea Elementary School.
About Waimea Elementary School
Waimea Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hawaii, with an address in Kamuela. It has an enrollment of 474 students in pre-K through 5.
Waimea Elementary School is run by Hawaii Department of Education, whose 296 schools enroll 167,071 students.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Waimea Elementary School is Pacific Islander, with 39% of students. Other groups include 25% multiracial, 20% Hispanic, 9% Asian, and 7% White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Waimea Elementary School scores 73%.
For every teacher at Waimea Elementary School, there are about 14.4 students; the school has 33 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is in line with the 13.8:1 average for elementary schools in Hawaii. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 54%.
In Hawaii County, median household income comes to about $78,639, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Hawaii County counts 55 public schools with about 27,129 students.
Waimea Elementary School's nearest public school is Waimea Middle - PCCS (less than a tenth of a mile). The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
Locale data from NCES put Waimea Elementary School in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
Enrollment was 474 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 499. The ratio was 13.1:1 in 2020-21 and 14.4:1 in 2024-25.
The Waimea Elementary School discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Hawaii County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
205,769
Census ACS
Median income
$78,639
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
27,129 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
- James Campbell High SchoolHigh · 2,890 students
- Waipahu High SchoolHigh · 2,538 students
- Mililani High SchoolHigh · 2,382 students
- Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High SchoolHigh · 2,094 students
- Moanalua High SchoolHigh · 1,966 students
- Hawaii Technology Academy - PCSCombined · 1,924 students
Other schools in Kamuela
- Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCSCombined · 696 students
- Waimea Middle - PCCSMiddle · 188 students
Nearby schools
- Waimea Middle - PCCS0.1 mi · 188
- Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS1.1 mi · 696
- Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School9.3 mi · 732
- Honokaa Elementary School13.9 mi · 378
- Honokaa High & Intermediate School13.9 mi · 695
- Kohala Middle School16.0 mi · 172
Frequently asked questions
About Waimea Elementary SchoolHow large is Waimea Elementary School?
Waimea Elementary School enrolls approximately 474 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Waimea Elementary School serve?
Waimea Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Waimea Elementary School?
Approximately 14.4:1 students per teacher at Waimea Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Waimea Elementary School?
Student demographics at Waimea Elementary School are roughly 7% White, 20% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 25% Two or more.
Who oversees Waimea Elementary School?
Waimea Elementary School is overseen by Hawaii Department of Education in Hawaii County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.