Below Average
#244 of 292 schools in HI
Waimea Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kamuela, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
67-1225 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI 96743
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waimea Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waimea Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,177
Median home value
$724,700
Median rent
$2,023/mo
College educated
42.1%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Waimea Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Montessori Education Center of HawaiiPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 625 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #244 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waimea Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waimea Elementary School
Waimea Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kamuela, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waimea Elementary School
What grades does Waimea Elementary School serve?
Waimea Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Waimea Elementary School?
Waimea Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waimea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waimea Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waimea Elementary School rank in HI?
Waimea Elementary School ranks #244 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Waimea Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waimea Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waimea Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waimea Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waimea Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waimea Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waimea Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waimea Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waimea Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Waimea Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hawaii County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.5%
- Phone
- (808) 887-7636
- Area population (ZIP 96743)
- 13,326
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96743; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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