Red Hill Elementary School

1265 Ala Kula Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Red Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 67% 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: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 20% in HI
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Red Hill Elementary School's student population of 438 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-6
Total Students
438 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

Red Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Hill 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)
#44 out of 292 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Red Hill Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Red Hill 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.
70%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Red Hill 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 Red Hill 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 Red Hill 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 Red Hill Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
6%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Red Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Red Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Red Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Red Hill Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
12%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Red Hill 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
17%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Red Hill 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 Red Hill 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 Red Hill 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
16%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Red Hill 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
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Red Hill 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 Red Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Red Hill Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Red Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Red Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salt Lake Elementary School, Kalihi Uka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Red Hill Elementary School?
438 students attend Red Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Red Hill Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Hill Elementary School?
Red Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Hill Elementary School offer ?
Red Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Red Hill Elementary School part of?
Red Hill Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Red Hill Elementary School located?
Red Hill Elementary School is located in the Moanalua neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 3 other public schools located in Moanalua.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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