Nuuanu Elementary School
Tel:
(808)595-5422
- Nuuanu Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 51%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Nuuanu Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 87%.
Top Placements
Nuuanu Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Nuuanu Elementary School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2006, 2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nuuanu Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 288 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nuuanu Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.78. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
| Overall School Rank | #9 out of 288 schools (Top 5%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 43% | 30% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 8% | 13% |
| Hawaiian | 15% | 30% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 12% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.78 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nuuanu Elementary School is Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Maemae Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Honolulu Maemae Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 687 students
0.9 miles
319 Wyllie St
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(808)595-5400 0.9 PK-6 687 - Honolulu Pauoa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 296 students
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(808)587-4500 1.3 PK-5 296 - Honolulu President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 333 students
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615 Auwaiolimu St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808)587-4480 1.6 PK-5 333 - Honolulu Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 828 students
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49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808)587-4430 1.6 6-8 828 - Honolulu Lanakila Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 382 students
1.7 miles
717 North Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808)587-4466 1.7 PK-5 382
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