Nanaikapono Elementary School serves 731 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Nanaikapono Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nanaikapono Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nanaikapono Elementary School's student population of 731 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nanaikapono Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nanaikapono Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#287 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
26%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
1%
11%
Hawaiian
58%
26%
Two or more races
14%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nanaikapono Elementary School's ranking?
Nanaikapono Elementary School is ranked #287 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Nanaikapono Elementary School often compared to?
Nanaikapono Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nanakuli Elementary School, Maili Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Nanaikapono Elementary School?
731 students attend Nanaikapono Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Nanaikapono Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nanaikapono Elementary School?
Nanaikapono Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nanaikapono Elementary School offer ?
Nanaikapono Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Nanaikapono Elementary School part of?
Nanaikapono Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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