Below Average
#228 of 292 schools in HI
Kalihi Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2471 Kula Kolea Dr, Honolulu, HI 96819
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kalihi Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kalihi 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,346
Median home value
$963,900
Median rent
$1,789/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96819; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalihi Uka Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Kaewai Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Kamehameha Schools Kapalama CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 3,195 | Compare → |
| Kapalama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 510 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #228 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
Kalihi Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kalihi Elementary School
Kalihi Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalihi Elementary School
What grades does Kalihi Elementary School serve?
Kalihi Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kalihi Elementary School?
Kalihi Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalihi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalihi Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kalihi Elementary School rank in HI?
Kalihi Elementary School ranks #228 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kalihi Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalihi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Kalihi Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalihi Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kalihi Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kalihi Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kalihi Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kalihi Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalihi Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Kalihi 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
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.8%
- Phone
- (808) 832-3177
- Area population (ZIP 96819)
- 51,961
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 96819; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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