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#145 of 292 schools in HI

Top 49% in state

Lanakila Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

717 North Kuakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Lanakila Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

67.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lanakila 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 67Good Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • 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

$74,690

Median home value

$930,000

Median rent

$1,419/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

43.1%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–50.2 mi253Compare →
St Theresa SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–80.2 mi214Compare →
Kauluwela Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.6 mi446Compare →
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–50.6 mi256Compare →

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
#145 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

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

About Lanakila Elementary School

Lanakila Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lanakila Elementary School

What grades does Lanakila Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Lanakila Elementary School?

Lanakila Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lanakila Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lanakila Elementary School rank in HI?

Lanakila Elementary School ranks #145 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Lanakila Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lanakila Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lanakila Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lanakila Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lanakila Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lanakila Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

67.8% of students at Lanakila 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
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
Area population (ZIP 96817)
55,213
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
45.4
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 96817; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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