Heeia Elementary School

46-202 Haiku Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Heeia 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 39% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heeia Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
378 students
This chart displays total students of Heeia Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Heeia Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heeia Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Heeia 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 Heeia Elementary School is 0.74, which is less than 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)
#141 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Heeia Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heeia 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.
47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heeia 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.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Heeia 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 Heeia Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Heeia Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Heeia Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heeia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heeia Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Heeia Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
39%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Heeia 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
22%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Heeia 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 Heeia Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Heeia 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 Heeia 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
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heeia 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 Heeia Elementary School's ranking?
Heeia Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Heeia Elementary School often compared to?
Heeia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaneohe Elementary School, Kapunahala Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Heeia Elementary School?
378 students attend Heeia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Heeia Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heeia Elementary School?
Heeia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heeia Elementary School offer ?
Heeia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Heeia Elementary School part of?
Heeia Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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