Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nuuanu Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Nuuanu Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Nuuanu Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Nuuanu Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nuuanu Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 292 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
48%
25%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
11%
Hawaiian
6%
26%
Two or more races
32%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Nuuanu Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Nuuanu Elementary School often compared to?
Nuuanu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maemae Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Nuuanu Elementary School?
329 students attend Nuuanu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nuuanu Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nuuanu Elementary School?
Nuuanu Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nuuanu Elementary School offer ?
Nuuanu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nuuanu Elementary School part of?
Nuuanu Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Nuuanu Elementary School located?
Nuuanu Elementary School is located in the Nuuanu Punchbowl neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 2 other public schools located in Nuuanu Punchbowl.
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