Serving 463 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Makawao Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Makawao, HI, covering an approximate area of 45.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Makawao Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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
#177 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
23%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
25%
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)57.7%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Makawao Elementary School's ranking?
Makawao Elementary School is ranked #177 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, Pukalani Elementary School, Haiku Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Makawao Elementary School?
463 students attend Makawao Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Makawao Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 21% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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