Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nanakuli 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nanakuli Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nanakuli Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#255 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
26%
Hispanic
17%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
1%
11%
Hawaiian
73%
26%
Two or more races
8%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
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 Nanakuli Elementary School's ranking?
Nanakuli Elementary School is ranked #255 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Nanakuli Elementary School often compared to?
Nanakuli Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nanaikapono Elementary School, Maili Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Nanakuli Elementary School?
365 students attend Nanakuli Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Nanakuli Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nanakuli Elementary School?
Nanakuli Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nanakuli Elementary School offer ?
Nanakuli Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Nanakuli Elementary School part of?
Nanakuli Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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