Makakilo Elementary School

92-675 Anipeahi St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Makakilo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30% in HI
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Makakilo Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Makakilo Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Makakilo Elementary School is 0.78, 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)
#78 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Makakilo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Makakilo 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.
58%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Makakilo 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.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Makakilo 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
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Makakilo 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 Makakilo Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
24%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Makakilo 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 Makakilo 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 Makakilo Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Makakilo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
19%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Makakilo 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
27%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Makakilo 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 Makakilo Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.78
This chart displays the diversity score of Makakilo 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
35%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Makakilo 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
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Makakilo 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 Makakilo Elementary School's ranking?
Makakilo Elementary School is ranked #78 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Makakilo Elementary School often compared to?
Makakilo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mauka Lani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Makakilo Elementary School?
456 students attend Makakilo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Makakilo Elementary School students are Two or more races, 24% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Makakilo Elementary School?
Makakilo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Makakilo Elementary School offer ?
Makakilo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Makakilo Elementary School part of?
Makakilo 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-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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