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Niihau High & Elementary School
School · Hawaii Department of Education
c/o Waimea High School PO Box 339, Waimea, HI 96796
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
20:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
20:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Niihau High & Elementary School
School in Waimea · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Niihau High & Elementary School
Niihau High & Elementary School is a public school in Waimea, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education. Niihau High & Elementary School serves approximately 20 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Niihau High & Elementary School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 20 students, Niihau High & Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 20 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Address
- c/o Waimea High School PO Box 339, Waimea, HI 96796
- Phone
- (808) 338-6800
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores HI EDFACTS (2011-12)
Based on 4 test records from HI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
c/o Waimea High School PO Box 339, Waimea, HI 96796
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Niihau High & Elementary School may also want to explore other schools in the area. ISLAND SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 17.3 miles away, in nearby Lihue). Another option is OLELO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 19.6 miles away, in nearby Lihue). Additionally, Kawaikini - NCPCS (rated 5.8/10, 17.2 miles away, in nearby Lihue). For more schools in Waimea, see our Waimea schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Waimea High School Waimea | 0.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Waimea Canyon Middle School Waimea | 0.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS Kekaha | 2.9 mi | 3.5 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Kekaha | 2.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center Kekaha | 3.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Kekaha Elementary School Kekaha | 3.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Eleele Elementary School Eleele | 6.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Kalaheo Elementary School Kalaheo | 9.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School Koloa | 12.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Koloa Elementary School Koloa | 13.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Kawaikini - NCPCS Lihue | 17.2 mi | 5.8 |
| ISLAND SCHOOL Lihue | 17.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Lihue | 17.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Hanalei Elementary School Hanalei | 19.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School Lihue | 19.5 mi | 8.1 |
| OLELO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lihue | 19.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Kauai High School Lihue | 19.7 mi | 6.2 |
| King Kaumualii Elementary School Lihue | 20.5 mi | 9.3 |
| Kilauea Elementary School Kilauea | 23.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Kapaa Middle School Kapaa | 23.3 mi | 2.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96796 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,222
Median Home Value
$573,900
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
Population
2,070
College Educated
26.3%
Homeownership
44.9%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Median Age
49.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Niihau High & Elementary School
What grades does Niihau High & Elementary School serve?
Niihau High & Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Niihau High & Elementary School?
Niihau High & Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 20 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niihau High & Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niihau High & Elementary School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Niihau High & Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niihau High & Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Niihau High & Elementary School a charter school?
No, Niihau High & Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niihau High & Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Niihau High & Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niihau High & Elementary School?
75.0% of students at Niihau High & 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 20
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kauai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (808) 338-6800
Resources & Links
District
Hawaii Department of Education- District Enrollment
- 169,308
- Schools in District
- 295
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,056
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