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#261 of 292 schools in HI

Haiku Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Haiku, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

105 Pauwela Rd, Haiku, HI 96708

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism64.5%

Students at Haiku Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Haiku Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,224

Median home value

$1,032,800

Median rent

$2,284/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roots SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–60.9 mi54Compare →
Paia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.0PK–53.3 mi423Compare →
Doris Todd Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–123.7 mi192Compare →
Montessori School of MauiPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–84.1 mi156Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#261 of 292
District spending per student
$20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Haiku Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Haiku Elementary School

Haiku Elementary School is a public elementary school in Haiku, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Haiku Elementary School

What grades does Haiku Elementary School serve?

Haiku Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Haiku Elementary School?

Haiku Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Haiku Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Haiku Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Haiku Elementary School rank in HI?

Haiku Elementary School ranks #261 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Haiku Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Haiku Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Haiku Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Haiku Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Haiku Elementary School a charter school?

No, Haiku Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Haiku Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Haiku Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haiku Elementary School?

54.3% of students at Haiku Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Maui County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 96708)
11,452
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
40.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96708; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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