Haaheo Elementary School

121 Haaheo Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Haaheo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Haaheo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Haaheo Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
166 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Haaheo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haaheo Elementary School is 0.80, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (HI)
#129 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Haaheo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Haaheo Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Haaheo Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
13%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
15%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
20%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
26%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Haaheo Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.80
This chart displays the diversity score of Haaheo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Haaheo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Haaheo Elementary School's ranking?
Haaheo Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Haaheo Elementary School often compared to?
Haaheo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Haaheo Elementary School?
166 students attend Haaheo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Haaheo Elementary School students are Two or more races, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Hawaiian, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haaheo Elementary School?
Haaheo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Haaheo Elementary School offer ?
Haaheo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Haaheo Elementary School part of?
Haaheo Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
SCHOOL CLOSED: THANKSGIVING (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
SCHOOL CLOSED: NEW YEARS DAY (Events)
January 01, 2025 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL: SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL: SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL: SPRING BREAK (Events)
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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