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Hawaii Department Of Education School District

1390 Miller St, Room 300
Honolulu, HI 96813
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 242 public elementary schools serving 113,617 students in Hawaii Department Of Education School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Hawaii.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Hawaii Department Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Hawaii public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public elementary school average of 88% (majority Asian).

Overview

This School District
This State (HI)
# Schools
296 Schools
243 Schools
# Students
169,308 Students
113,617 Students
# Teachers
11,727 Teachers
8,027 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hawaii Department Of Education School District, which is ranked #1 of all 1 school districts in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (HI)
#1 out of 1 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
39%
52%
52%
40%
40%
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.80
0.80
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
21%
% Hispanic
19%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
11%
12%
% Hawaiian
25%
25%
% Two or more races
20%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,148 is equal to the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,400 is equal to the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (HI)
Total Revenue (14-15)
$3,242 MM
$3,242 MM
Spending (14-15)
$3,115 MM
$3,115 MM
Revenue / Student (14-15)
$19,148
$19,148
Spending / Student (14-15)
$18,400
$18,400

Best Hawaii Department Of Education School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
95-1330 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Momilani Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2130 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Noelani Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1858
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Nuuanu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Waikiki Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3155 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 988-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
95-1111 Makaikai St
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Maunawili Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2306 Auhuhu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6550
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Manzelman Cir
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4148
Gr: PK-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Hokulani Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4789
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Maemae Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 595-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
98-940 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Koko Head Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 397-5811
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1818.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Moanalua Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7878
Gr: PK-6 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Ka'ohao ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Pearl City Highlands School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1419 Waimanalo Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
520 Main St
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Kainalu Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835
Gr: PK-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Manana Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1147 Kumano St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6430
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Pauoa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2301 Pauoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
King Liholiho Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Laie Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55-109 Kulanui St
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8965
Gr: PK-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
Kahala Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Aliiolani Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Hanalei Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Iliahi Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2035 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6411
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Fort Shafter
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3560
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Aina Haina Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 296 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 169,308 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 85%
  • : 40%
  • : 52%
  • : 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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