Serving 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maunaloa 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maunaloa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maunaloa Elementary School's student population of 46 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maunaloa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maunaloa Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#252 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
26%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
54%
26%
Two or more races
15%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maunaloa Elementary School's ranking?
Maunaloa Elementary School is ranked #252 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Maunaloa Elementary School often compared to?
Maunaloa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaunakakai Elementary School, Lihikai Elementary School, Makawao Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Maunaloa Elementary School?
46 students attend Maunaloa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Maunaloa Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maunaloa Elementary School?
Maunaloa Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maunaloa Elementary School offer ?
Maunaloa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maunaloa Elementary School part of?
Maunaloa Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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