Waimea Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Kamuela, HI Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Hilo-Kailua, HI SchoolScore™ B (70.6)
  • 474 Students
  • 33.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (808)887-7636 Phone
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Waimea Elementary School
Kamuela, HI 96743
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (70.6)
474
Students
33.0
Teachers
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
(808)887-7636
Phone

Waimea Elementary School is a public school administered by the Hawaii Department of Education district in Kamuela, HAWAII, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 474 students enrolled; a 14.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Hawaii Elementary School Average
Enrollment
474.0
State avg: 438.0
▲ 8% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.36:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▲ 4% worse
Free Lunch %
54.0%
State avg: 49.4%
▲ 9% worse
School Details
School Name
Waimea Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
150003000055
State School ID
HI-001-5-387
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
67-1225 Mamalahoa Hwy
City
Kamuela
State
Hawaii
ZIP Code
96743
County
Hawaii County
Metro Area
Hilo-Kailua, HI
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1502
State Leg. Upper
15004
State Leg. Lower
15008
Latitude
20.01915
Longitude
-155.66987
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
474
Total Students
👩‍🏫
33.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
33.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)33.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 256 54%
Not Applicable 165 34.8%
District Info
District Name
Hawaii Department of Education
LEAID
1500030
State LEA ID
HI-001
Phone
(808)586-3400
Website
http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Honolulu
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,337,804K
Federal Revenue
$465,067K
State Revenue
$3,817,300K
Local Revenue
$55,437K
Total Expenditure
$3,711,214K
Instruction Exp.
$1,974,288K
Support Services
$1,270,869K
Other Current Exp.
$168,496K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Waimea Elementary School

1
Waimea Middle - PCCS
Kamuela · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS
Kamuela · Other
1.1 mi
3
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
Waikoloa · Elementary
9.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waimea Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Waimea Elementary School?
474 students are enrolled at Waimea Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Waimea Elementary School have?
Waimea Elementary School has 33.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Waimea Elementary School serve?
Waimea Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Waimea Elementary School a charter school?
Waimea Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Waimea Elementary School located in?
Waimea Elementary School is located in the Hilo-Kailua, HI metropolitan area.
What school district does Waimea Elementary School belong to?
Waimea Elementary School is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district.
How much does Hawaii Department of Education spend per student?
The Hawaii Department of Education district spends approximately $7,829,565,401 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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