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#214 of 292 schools in HI

Leihoku Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waianae, HI

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

86-285 Leihoku St, Waianae, HI 96792

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism49.9%

Students at Leihoku Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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

73.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Leihoku 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$83,927

Median home value

$551,400

Median rent

$1,820/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96792; 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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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
#214 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

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

About Leihoku Elementary School

Leihoku Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waianae, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 787 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leihoku Elementary School

What grades does Leihoku Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Leihoku Elementary School?

Leihoku Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Leihoku Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leihoku Elementary School rank in HI?

Leihoku Elementary School ranks #214 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Leihoku Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leihoku Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Leihoku Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leihoku Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Leihoku Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Leihoku Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

73.2% of students at Leihoku 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
787
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.9%
Area population (ZIP 96792)
49,879
Area average commute
42.9 min
Area median age
34.3
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 96792; 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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