Serving 384 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 25% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nanakuli Elementary School serves the northwest part of Waianae, HI, covering an attendance area of approximately 14 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nanakuli Elementary School's student population of 384 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.47, 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
#257 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
11%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
70%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Nanakuli Elementary School's ranking?
Nanakuli Elementary School is ranked #257 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Nanakuli Elementary School?
384 students attend Nanakuli Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Nanakuli Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nanakuli Elementary School offer ?
Nanakuli Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nanakuli Elementary School part of?
Nanakuli Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Calendar
View the Nanakuli Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School: Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School: Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Last Day of Quarter 2/1st Semester
December 18, 2026 (Friday)
Last Day of 3rd Quarter
March 12, 2027 (Friday)
No School: Spring Break
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
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