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#263 of 292 schools in HI

Kilohana Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kaunakakai, HI

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

HC 01 Box 334, Kaunakakai, HI 96748

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism44.3%

Students at Kilohana Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kilohana 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$76,974

Median home value

$355,500

Median rent

$941/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Hawaii Department of Education

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Kaelepulu Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.7PK–6Not available195Compare →
King Kaumualii Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–5Not available524Compare →
Maunawili Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.7PK–6Not available350Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#263 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

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

About Kilohana Elementary School

Kilohana Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kaunakakai, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kilohana Elementary School

What grades does Kilohana Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Kilohana Elementary School?

Kilohana Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kilohana Elementary School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kilohana Elementary School rank in HI?

Kilohana Elementary School ranks #263 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Kilohana Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kilohana Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Kilohana Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kilohana Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kilohana Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kilohana Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

91.1% of students at Kilohana 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
79
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Maui County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.3%
Area population (ZIP 96748)
5,168
Area median age
37.9
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 96748; 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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