Kanoelani Elementary School

94-1091 Oli Lp
Waipahu, HI 96797
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kanoelani Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 20% in HI
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kanoelani Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kanoelani Elementary School's student population of 769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
769 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Kanoelani Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kanoelani Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#53 out of 292 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kanoelani Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kanoelani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kanoelani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Kanoelani Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
3%
11%
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Hawaiian
12%
26%
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Two or more races
26%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Kanoelani Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kanoelani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kanoelani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanoelani Elementary School's ranking?
Kanoelani Elementary School is ranked #53 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kanoelani Elementary School often compared to?
Kanoelani Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waikele Elementary School, Momilani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kanoelani Elementary School?
769 students attend Kanoelani Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Kanoelani Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kanoelani Elementary School?
Kanoelani Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kanoelani Elementary School offer ?
Kanoelani Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kanoelani Elementary School part of?
Kanoelani Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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