Kaneohe Elementary School

45-495 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kaneohe Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 30% in HI
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kaneohe Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Motto
We are ʻohana at Kāneʻohe Elementary School where all are inspired to embrace learning and discover passions with ALOHA at our core.

School Rankings

Kaneohe Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaneohe Elementary School is 0.77, 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)
#67 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
52%
39%
62%
52%
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
24%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
23%
25%
Two or more races
30%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
0.77
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaneohe Elementary School's ranking?
Kaneohe Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kaneohe Elementary School often compared to?
Kaneohe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kapunahala Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kaneohe Elementary School?
526 students attend Kaneohe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Kaneohe Elementary School students are Two or more races, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaneohe Elementary School?
Kaneohe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaneohe Elementary School offer ?
Kaneohe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaneohe Elementary School part of?
Kaneohe Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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