Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Makawao Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 80% 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-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Makawao Elementary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Makawao Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Makawao Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
25%
Hispanic
27%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
20%
11%
Hawaiian
23%
26%
Two or more races
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Makawao Elementary School's ranking?
Makawao Elementary School is ranked #183 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Makawao Elementary School often compared to?
Makawao Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kula Elementary School, Haiku Elementary School, Pukalani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Makawao Elementary School?
491 students attend Makawao Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Makawao Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 20% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Makawao Elementary School?
Makawao Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Makawao Elementary School offer ?
Makawao Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Makawao Elementary School part of?
Makawao Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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