Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Makawao 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Makawao Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Makawao 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 Makawao 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
#168 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
26%
Hispanic
28%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
17%
11%
Hawaiian
24%
26%
Two or more races
27%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Makawao Elementary School's ranking?
Makawao Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Makawao Elementary School often compared to?
Makawao Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kula Elementary School, Haiku Elementary School, Pukalani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Makawao Elementary School?
530 students attend Makawao Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Makawao Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Two or more races, 24% of students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Makawao Elementary School?
Makawao Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Makawao Elementary School offer ?
Makawao Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Makawao Elementary School part of?
Makawao Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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