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#231 of 292 schools in HI

Kahului Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kahului, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

410 S Hina Ave, Kahului, HI 96732

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism50.7%

Students at Kahului Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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

60.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kahului 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$94,360

Median home value

$832,700

Median rent

$1,479/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

63.4%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maui Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.6 mi25Compare →
Kaahumanu Hou Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–110.8 mi46Compare →
Lihikai Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–50.9 mi697Compare →
Emmanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition8.5privatePK–81.0 mi173Compare →

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
#231 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

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

About Kahului Elementary School

Kahului Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kahului, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 814 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kahului Elementary School

What grades does Kahului Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Kahului Elementary School?

Kahului Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 814 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kahului Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kahului Elementary School rank in HI?

Kahului Elementary School ranks #231 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Kahului Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kahului Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Kahului Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kahului Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kahului Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kahului Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

60.1% of students at Kahului 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
814
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Maui County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.7%
Area population (ZIP 96732)
25,889
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
44.6
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 96732; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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