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Waimea Elementary School vs. Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School

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School Overview

School
Waimea Elementary School
67-1225 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waimea Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-9
Total Students
456 students
202 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waimea Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waimea Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waimea Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waimea Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#211 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
#193 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waimea Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waimea Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waimea Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waimea Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waimea Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School by grade.
Pre-K Students
13
11
Kindergarten Students
80
18
Grade 1 Students
68
26
Grade 2 Students
82
22
Grade 3 Students
77
17
Grade 4 Students
65
20
Grade 5 Students
71
18
Grade 6 Students
-
29
Grade 7 Students
-
19
Grade 8 Students
-
21
Grade 9 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Waimea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waimea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waimea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waimea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waimea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
39%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Waimea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
24%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waimea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waimea Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waimea Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waimea Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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