Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kaaawa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 114 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Kaaawa 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 Kaaawa Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
Kaaawa Elementary School is ranked #157 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kaaawa Elementary School?
114 students attend Kaaawa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Kaaawa Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaaawa Elementary School?
Kaaawa Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaaawa Elementary School offer ?
Kaaawa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kaaawa Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 114 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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