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Puu Kukui Elementary School

3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway
Wailuku, HI 96793
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Puu Kukui Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 30% in HI
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

Puu Kukui 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
Puu Kukui Elementary School's student population of 696 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
696 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 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
Puu Kukui 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 Puu Kukui Elementary School is 0.79, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#78 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Puu Kukui Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Puu Kukui 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.
58%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puu Kukui 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.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Puu Kukui 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
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Puu Kukui 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
Asian
21%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Puu Kukui Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Puu Kukui Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Puu Kukui Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Puu Kukui Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
22%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Puu Kukui 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
27%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Puu Kukui 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 Puu Kukui Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.79
This chart displays the diversity score of Puu Kukui 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
26%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Puu Kukui 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
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puu Kukui 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 Puu Kukui Elementary School's ranking?
Puu Kukui Elementary School is ranked #78 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Puu Kukui Elementary School often compared to?
Puu Kukui Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wailuku Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Puu Kukui Elementary School?
696 students attend Puu Kukui Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Puu Kukui Elementary School students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puu Kukui Elementary School?
Puu Kukui Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Puu Kukui Elementary School offer ?
Puu Kukui Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Puu Kukui Elementary School part of?
Puu Kukui Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 696 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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