Waiakeawaena Elementary School serves a heterogeneous student population in Grades K-5. Located in the more populated area of the city approximately 40,000 people, it represents a culturally diverse population. One of the largest elementary schools on the Big Island, it encompasses 8 acres, of which 3.75 acres strictly for school use. The remaining 4.25 acres used as playground for the school and County of Hawaii.
Since 1997 Waiakeawaena's SCBM worked collaboratively with school/community to define the school's belief's, mission and implement the SID action plan and has implemented a modified school calendar since 2001. This school year (2004-05), the Waiakeawaena Community worked at transitioning to the School Community Council.
The language arts curriculum reflects a balanced literacy curriculum using literature, reader's and writer's workshop and word study. Throughout the curriculum critical thinking is infused to nurture important thinking skills.
Unique programs are: science gifted and talented program, the only elementary school band in Hilo and environmental education inquiry for teachers and students-Waiakea Complex.
Shrink ΔAddress 2420 Kilauea Avenue
City Hilo
Island Hawaii
Zip 96720
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 5
Contact Person Beverly McCall
Phone # 808 981-7200
Fax # 808 981-7205
Website http://www.waiakeaw.k12.hi.us
Number of Teachers 49
Number of Students 770
District Name Hawaii
Complex Area Name Hilo-Laupahoehoe-Waiakea
Complex Name Waiakea
School Code 386
School Name Short Waiakeawaena El
Military Impacted No
Waiakeawaena Elementary School's Summary of Progress Report shows how teaching, learning and assessments are being based and aligned to Hawaii State Standards and Benchmarks. It summarizes progress made in accomplishing school improvement goals.
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Waiakeawaena Elementary School's Student Profile describes the school's Fall Enrollment, Number and Percent of students enrolled for the entire school year, Number and Percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch, Number and Percent of students in Special Education programs, Number and Percent of students with Limited English Proficiency and Percent of Kindergarteners who attended Preschool.
View School Year ›Waiakeawaena Elementary School's Ethnicity report focuses on giving the number and percent of students enrolled by race. It describes the population of the 13 common races as well as other foreign races usually enrolled in a school.
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Waiakeawaena Elementary School's Enrollment Statistics shows the no. of students enrolled in each year. Animated graph is used to easily determine how enrollment fluctuates every year.
Waiakeawaena Elementary School's facility report shows total number and shortage of classrooms if any. It also shows comprehensive condition of the facilities like building exterior, building interior, grounds, sanitation etc. through its Inspection rating.
School Facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
For each category:
1 = Unacceptable; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Very Good
For Total:
6-8 = Unacceptable;
9-15 = Satisfactory;
16-18 = Very Good
School facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
Waiakeawaena Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Waiakeawaena Elementary School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›Waiakeawaena Elementary School's Suspension report shows the number of students being suspended. Offenses are categorized into "Class" depending on the nature of violation committed. Class - D, for light violation and Class - A for grave offense.
View School Year ›Examples of class of suspension:
Class A: Burglary, robbery, sale of dangerous drugs
Class B: Disorderly conduct, trespassing
Class C: Class cutting, insubordination, smoking
Class D: Contraband (e.g. possession of tobacco)
Waiakeawaena Elementary School's Certified Staff report includes Teaching Staff, Professional Teacher Credentials, Students per Teaching Staff and Administrative and Student Services Staff. It gives details on teacher headcount, teacher in regular and special instruction, no. of teachers serving the school for more than 5 years, no. of fully licensed teachers, librarians and counsellors.
View School Year ›Waiakeawaena Elementary School's Test scores covers Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) and SAT9/TerraNova. Scores are given based on the grade level and the no. of students tested in a given year.
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