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Makalapa Elementary School

4435 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Makalapa Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 30% in HI
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Makalapa Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
555 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Makalapa Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Makalapa Elementary School is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (HI)
#61 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Makalapa Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Makalapa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Makalapa 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Makalapa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Makalapa Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Makalapa Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
25%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Makalapa Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Makalapa Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Makalapa Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Makalapa Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
13%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Makalapa Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Makalapa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Makalapa Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.82
This chart displays the diversity score of Makalapa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Makalapa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Makalapa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Makalapa Elementary School's ranking?
Makalapa Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Makalapa Elementary School often compared to?
Makalapa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl Harbor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Makalapa Elementary School?
555 students attend Makalapa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Makalapa Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Makalapa Elementary School?
Makalapa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Makalapa Elementary School offer ?
Makalapa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Makalapa Elementary School part of?
Makalapa Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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March 21, 2025 (Friday)

School Reviews
3   8/26/2019
I only went here for one year but it was pretty good.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Miguel Lara

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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