Excellent
#36 of 292 schools in HI
Top 12% in state
Laie Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Laie, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
55-109 Kulanui St, Laie, HI 96762
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laie Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laie 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,736
Median home value
$962,400
Median rent
$2,382/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
42.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Kahuku Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Hauula Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 398 | Compare → |
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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
- #36 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
Laie Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laie Elementary School
Laie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Laie, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 685 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laie Elementary School
What grades does Laie Elementary School serve?
Laie Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Laie Elementary School?
Laie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laie Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laie Elementary School rank in HI?
Laie Elementary School ranks #36 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Laie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Laie Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laie Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laie Elementary School a charter school?
No, Laie Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laie Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Laie Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laie Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Laie 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
- 685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (808) 293-8965
- Area population (ZIP 96762)
- 5,699
- Area median age
- 23.2
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 96762; 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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