Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lihikai 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 49% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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-5
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lihikai Elementary School serves the north part of Kahului, HI, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lihikai Elementary School's student population of 632 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lihikai 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 Lihikai Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#135 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
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 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
43%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
27%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Lihikai Elementary School's ranking?
Lihikai Elementary School is ranked #135 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Lihikai Elementary School often compared to?
Lihikai Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kahului Elementary School, Maunaloa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Lihikai Elementary School?
632 students attend Lihikai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lihikai Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lihikai Elementary School?
Lihikai Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lihikai Elementary School offer ?
Lihikai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lihikai Elementary School part of?
Lihikai Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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