Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kalihi Uka Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalihi Uka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Kalihi Uka Elementary School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kalihi Uka Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kalihi Uka Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
59%
26%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
2%
11%
Hawaiian
17%
26%
Two or more races
14%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalihi Uka Elementary School's ranking?
Kalihi Uka Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kalihi Uka Elementary School often compared to?
Kalihi Uka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kalihi Uka Elementary School?
249 students attend Kalihi Uka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kalihi Uka Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalihi Uka Elementary School?
Kalihi Uka Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kalihi Uka Elementary School offer ?
Kalihi Uka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kalihi Uka Elementary School part of?
Kalihi Uka Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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