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#70 of 86 private schools in HI
Roots School
Elementary School · Haiku, HI
A private elementary school in Haiku, HI serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
740 HAIKU RD, Haiku, HI 96708
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in HI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in HI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Roots School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,224
Median home value
$1,032,800
Median rent
$2,284/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haiku Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Paia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Doris Todd Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of MauiPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 156 | Compare → |
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.
Roots School is listed in Haiku, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Roots School
Roots School is a private elementary school in Haiku, HI, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roots School
What grades does Roots School serve?
Roots School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Roots School?
Roots School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roots School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roots School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Roots School rank in HI?
Roots School ranks #70 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Roots School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roots School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Roots School a private school?
Yes, Roots School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Roots School a religious school?
No, Roots School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Maui County
- Phone
- (808) 250-7988
- Area population (ZIP 96708)
- 11,452
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 96708; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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