Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lehua Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lehua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lehua Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lehua 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 Lehua Elementary School is 0.79, 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
#168 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
26%
Hispanic
24%
18%
Black
8%
1%
White
7%
11%
Hawaiian
34%
26%
Two or more races
13%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Lehua Elementary School's ranking?
Lehua Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Lehua Elementary School?
247 students attend Lehua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Lehua Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lehua Elementary School?
Lehua Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lehua Elementary School offer ?
Lehua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lehua Elementary School part of?
Lehua Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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