Kaleiopuu Elementary School

94-665 Kaaholo St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kaleiopuu Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Kaleiopuu Elementary School's student population of 739 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
739 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kaleiopuu 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 Kaleiopuu Elementary School is 0.66, 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)
#142 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kaleiopuu Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kaleiopuu 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.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kaleiopuu 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.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kaleiopuu 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 Kaleiopuu 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 Kaleiopuu Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
52%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kaleiopuu Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kaleiopuu 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 Kaleiopuu Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kaleiopuu Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kaleiopuu 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
19%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kaleiopuu 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 Kaleiopuu Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Kaleiopuu 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
34%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kaleiopuu 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
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kaleiopuu 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaleiopuu Elementary School's ranking?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kaleiopuu Elementary School often compared to?
Kaleiopuu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like August Ahrens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kaleiopuu Elementary School?
739 students attend Kaleiopuu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kaleiopuu Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaleiopuu Elementary School?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaleiopuu Elementary School offer ?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kaleiopuu Elementary School part of?
Kaleiopuu Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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