Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Naalehu 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 13% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Naalehu 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 Naalehu Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Naalehu Elementary School is ranked #284 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Naalehu Elementary School?
394 students attend Naalehu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Naalehu Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Naalehu Elementary School?
Naalehu Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Naalehu Elementary School offer ?
Naalehu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Naalehu Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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