Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Makakilo 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 58% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Makakilo Elementary School serves the northwest part of Kapolei, HI, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families in this attendance zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Makakilo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Makakilo Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Makakilo 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 Makakilo 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
17%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
32%
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)36.3%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Makakilo Elementary School's ranking?
Makakilo Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Makakilo Elementary School often compared to?
Makakilo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mauka Lani 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 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Makakilo Elementary School?
454 students attend Makakilo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Makakilo Elementary School students are Two or more races, 23% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Makakilo Elementary School?
Makakilo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Makakilo Elementary School offer ?
Makakilo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Makakilo Elementary School part of?
Makakilo Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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