Nuuanu Elementary School

3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nuuanu Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 5% in HI
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Nuuanu Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Nuuanu Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nuuanu Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#9 out of 292 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nuuanu Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nuuanu 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 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nuuanu 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 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nuuanu Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Nuuanu Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Nuuanu Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
48%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nuuanu Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nuuanu Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nuuanu Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nuuanu Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
6%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Nuuanu Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
32%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Nuuanu Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nuuanu Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Nuuanu Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nuuanu Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nuuanu Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nuuanu Elementary School's ranking?
Nuuanu Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Nuuanu Elementary School often compared to?
Nuuanu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maemae Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Nuuanu Elementary School?
329 students attend Nuuanu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nuuanu Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nuuanu Elementary School?
Nuuanu Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nuuanu Elementary School offer ?
Nuuanu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nuuanu Elementary School part of?
Nuuanu Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Nuuanu Elementary School located?
Nuuanu Elementary School is located in the Nuuanu Punchbowl neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 2 other public schools located in Nuuanu Punchbowl.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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