Serving 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kaleiopuu Elementary School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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-6
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kaleiopuu Elementary School serves the northwest part of Waipahu, HI, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kaleiopuu Elementary School's student population of 727 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kaleiopuu Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaleiopuu 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
52%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
14%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaleiopuu Elementary School's ranking?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School is ranked #124 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kaleiopuu Elementary School often compared to?
Kaleiopuu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like August Ahrens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kaleiopuu Elementary School?
727 students attend Kaleiopuu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kaleiopuu Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaleiopuu Elementary School?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaleiopuu Elementary School offer ?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaleiopuu Elementary School part of?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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