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#33 of 292 schools in HI

Top 11% in state

Kanoelani Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waipahu, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

94-1091 Oli Lp, Waipahu, HI 96797

  • Math 61% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Kanoelani Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

36.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kanoelani 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$110,036

Median home value

$798,600

Median rent

$1,981/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96797; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pearl Harbor Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–120.2 mi165Compare →
Waikele Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–61.3 mi515Compare →
August Ahrens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–61.6 mi1,175Compare →
Lanakila Baptist SchoolsPrivate · tuition9.1privatePK–121.6 mi141Compare →

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
#33 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

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

About Kanoelani Elementary School

Kanoelani Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waipahu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 742 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kanoelani Elementary School

What grades does Kanoelani Elementary School serve?

Kanoelani Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Kanoelani Elementary School?

Kanoelani Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kanoelani Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kanoelani Elementary School rank in HI?

Kanoelani Elementary School ranks #33 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Kanoelani Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kanoelani Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Kanoelani Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kanoelani Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kanoelani Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kanoelani Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

36.8% of students at Kanoelani 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 – 6th
Enrollment
742
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
Area population (ZIP 96797)
72,717
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
41.3
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 96797; 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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