Serving 795 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kahului 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 34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kahului Elementary School serves the northern part of its district in Kahului, HI, covering an area of approximately 27.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kahului Elementary School's student population of 795 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
795 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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School Rankings
Kahului 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 Kahului Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#180 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
53%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
24%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kahului Elementary School's ranking?
Kahului Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kahului Elementary School often compared to?
Kahului Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pomaikai Elementary School, Lihikai Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kahului Elementary School?
795 students attend Kahului Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kahului Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kahului Elementary School?
Kahului Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kahului Elementary School offer ?
Kahului Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kahului Elementary School part of?
Kahului Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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