Maunawili Elementary School

1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maunawili Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 10% in HI
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maunawili Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Maunawili Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
338 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Maunawili Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maunawili Elementary School is 0.78, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#15 out of 292 schools
(Top 10%)
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65-69%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maunawili Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maunawili Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
26%
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Hispanic
21%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
17%
11%
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Hawaiian
28%
26%
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Two or more races
27%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.78
This chart display the diversity score of Maunawili Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maunawili Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maunawili Elementary School's ranking?
Maunawili Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Maunawili Elementary School often compared to?
Maunawili Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaelepulu Elementary School, Aikahi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Maunawili Elementary School?
338 students attend Maunawili Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Maunawili Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maunawili Elementary School?
Maunawili Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maunawili Elementary School offer ?
Maunawili Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maunawili Elementary School part of?
Maunawili Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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