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Pukalani Elementary School

2945 Iolani St
Makawao, HI 96768

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Tel: (808) 573-8760

www.pukalanies.k12.hi.us

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Pukalani Elementary School serves 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Pukalani Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Pukalani Elementary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

459 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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School Rankings

Pukalani Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Pukalani 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (HI)

Overall Testing Rank

#100 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

32%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

52%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pukalani 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

16:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

27%

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Hispanic

23%

17%

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Black

n/a

White

12%

11%

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Hawaiian

24%

27%

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Two or more races

30%

17%

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All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.78

0.80

This chart display the diversity score of Pukalani Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pukalani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Hawaii Department Of Education School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pukalani Elementary School's ranking?

Pukalani Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).

How many students attend Pukalani Elementary School?

459 students attend Pukalani Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

30% of Pukalani Elementary School students are Two or more races, 24% of students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 11% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pukalani Elementary School?

Pukalani Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 15:1.

What grades does Pukalani Elementary School offer ?

Pukalani Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Pukalani Elementary School part of?

Pukalani Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education