Waiakeawaena Elementary School vs Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Waiakeawaena Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 5.5/10 compared to 3.6/10. Waiakeawaena Elementary School is significantly larger with 672 students, about 1.8× the size of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School (384). In math proficiency, Waiakeawaena Elementary School leads at 51.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Hilo, HI
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
672 students
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Hilo, HI
3.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
384 students
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| Metric | Waiakeawaena Elementary School | Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.5 / 10 | 3.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.7 | 2.6 |
| Growth Score | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.1% | 66.7% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 4.0 |
| State Rank | #204 of 292 | #280 of 292 |
| State Percentile | 31th | 5th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Waiakeawaena Elementary School | Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 53.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hilo (96720) | Hilo (96720) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,537 | $78,537 |
| Median Home Value | $458,100 | $458,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,346 | $1,346 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.7% | 33.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |