Kaneohe Elementary School

Summary:

Kaneohe Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Kaneohe, Hawaii, with a student population of 564. It is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kaneohe Elementary has consistently performed well on standardized tests, with 54.83% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 47.35% in Mathematics, and 48.86% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year. These scores are generally higher than the state averages. The school particularly excels in supporting its Special Education students, ranking 39 out of 207 Hawaii elementary schools in this category. However, it ranks lower for its English Language Learner students, ranking 161 out of 198 schools, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

Compared to nearby schools like Kaelepulu Elementary and Aikahi Elementary, Kaneohe Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 18.7%, which is an area of concern. The school also spends $15,512 per student, which is lower than the nearby schools of Kailua Elementary ($18,679) and Maunawili Elementary ($16,919), suggesting that additional resources and funding could potentially help the school further enhance its educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 45-495 Kamehameha Hwy
       Kaneohe, HI  96744


(808) 233-5633

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,512 Help


Students who attend Kaneohe Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
High:    Castle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  564

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:
32.6%
Pacific Islander:
24.3%
Hispanic:
23.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.8% Help


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Compare Details Kaneohe Elementary School ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 85th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kaneohe Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kaneohe Elementary School is $15,512. 132 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kaneohe Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaneohe Elementary School 88th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kaneohe Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kaneohe Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kaneohe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.06 60th 194 69.1%
2007 71.96 41st 192 78.6%
2008 66.91 40th 146 72.6%
2009 78.33 26th 191 86.4%
2010 70.57 40th 183 78.1%
2011 79.21 28th 191 85.3%
2012 80.18 32nd 195 83.6%
2013 77.70 32nd 196 83.7%
2015 83.13 32nd 194 83.5%
2016 76.76 36th 195 81.5%
2017 70.77 65th 207 68.6%
2018 61.15 72nd 193 62.7%
2019 66.00 66th 196 66.3%
2021 56.54 82nd 196 58.2%
2022 69.33 62nd 193 67.9%
2023 63.99 67th 195 65.6%
2024 62.27 88th 207 57.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kaneohe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.50 161st 198 18.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kaneohe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.80 39th 207 81.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kaneohe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.81 118th 203 41.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Kaneohe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.93 65th 160 59.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kaneohe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.11 76th 165 53.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kaneohe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.78 68th 196 65.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kaneohe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.97 122nd 202 39.6%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Open Quote As a parent I love Kaneohe Elementary school. Both of my children attend this school and have had Awesome teachers. They both are ahead in their reading and math levels and they both enjoy going to school everyday. They are encouraged to read every day and because of this they are both ahead in reading and love to read. This school is very parent and child orientated. I have never had a bad experience with the teachers. If I have a question or a concern I have been able to talk to the teachers before school, after school, by phone or even email. The lines of communication are always open and I feel like I can fully express my concerns and I can work with the teachers and figure out a solution.
Kaneohe also has a lot of after school programs. They have Kumon, Japanese language classes, Chinese language classes, Choir, and a Robotics program.
The music teacher is awesome and every year they have a Christmas program and every other year a Mayday program that are outstanding.
Last but not least they have a Fun Fair in November that is great fun, and would never get finished without the help of the Awesome staff and parents. Every year the students look forward to this event and love it. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Open Quote This school turned out to be a PARENTS NIGHTMARE! Don't enroll your child in this school if at all possible. There is NO OPEN TEACHER COMMUNICATION. Teachers are told not to discuss information with Parents, and to instead refer all questions to the School Coordinator. UNBELIEVABLE. Can't ask anything without an APPOINTMENT. Calls are not answered, nor are they returned right away. Replies usually take 2-3 days. Special Needs students are not given the necessary attention needed right away. The school drags their feet with excuses of observing for 6 months, etc...... buys them more time to do absolutely NOTHING for your child. Maybe, by the end of the school year, you'll finally get a response like, "Your child is special needs, and requires to be enrolled in our Special Education Program" What? Really? Isn't that what I've been telling you since DAY ONE???!!! Now your child really is BEHIND............. So much time wasted...... I'm glad that I pulled my child out. Now, my child is doing very well, and is exactly where she is supposed to be. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kaneohe Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 87 2 376 6 2 n/a n/a 0 473
1989 82 1 403 7 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1990 85 4 402 8 2 n/a n/a 0 501
1991 91 9 391 4 2 n/a n/a 0 497
1992 80 3 364 36 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1993 65 2 380 39 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 95 3 389 41 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 79 3 454 40 0 n/a n/a -1 575
1996 79 3 454 40 0 n/a n/a -1 575
1997 72 2 473 46 0 n/a n/a 10 603
1998 86 5 491 38 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 72 6 495 31 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2000 61 5 502 29 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2001 62 7 485 23 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2002 52 9 524 21 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2003 52 9 524 21 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2004 76 12 491 26 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 81 7 499 22 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2006 84 6 518 26 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2007 71 5 504 23 5 n/a n/a 0 608
2008 65 4 515 30 6 n/a n/a 0 620
2009 66 5 516 26 5 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 63 3 529 26 2 n/a n/a 0 623
2011 55 4 216 9 2 286 61 0 633
2012 46 4 205 35 0 258 71 0 619
2013 45 3 192 54 0 251 96 0 641
2014 34 1 180 81 0 233 121 0 650
2015 33 2 159 82 0 188 137 0 601
2016 24 3 143 99 0 181 171 0 621
2017 32 1 143 122 0 173 173 0 644
2018 27 1 111 122 0 165 191 0 617
2019 26 1 120 127 0 169 192 0 635
2020 32 0 111 135 0 153 211 0 642
2021 32 0 109 140 0 142 204 0 627
2022 19 0 97 137 0 144 190 0 587
2023 19 0 94 130 0 137 184 0 564

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kaneohe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 23.5 20.1 18.4
1989 494 23.5 21.0 14
1990 501 24.5 20.4 16
1991 497 26.0 19.1 14.9
1992 483 25.0 19.3 15.7
1993 486 26.5 18.3 14.8
1994 528 29.5 17.9 10.4
1995 575 31.0 18.5 9.5
1996 575 31.0 18.5 9.5
1997 603 30.5 19.8 27.8
1998 621 31.5 19.7 23
1999 605 32.0 18.9 34.5
2000 597 32.0 18.7 37
2001 577 32.5 17.8 39.5
2002 607 33.0 18.4 33.8
2003 607 33.0 18.4 33.8
2004 606 32.0 18.9 29
2005 610 33.0 18.5 24.6
2006 634 36.0 17.6 27.9
2007 608 34.0 17.9 28.1
2008 620 33.0 18.8 22.7
2009 618 34.0 18.2 28.6
2010 623 33.5 18.6 30
2011 633 34.0 18.6 31.3
2012 619 35.0 17.6 33.9
2013 641 35.0 18.3 32.1
2014 650 35.0 18.5 33.1
2015 601 35.0 17.1 33.1
2016 621 38.0 16.3 33.3
2017 644 39.5 16.3 30.3
2018 617 41.0 15.0 30
2019 635 40.0 15.8 29.3
2020 642 39.0 16.4 30.8
2021 627 41.0 15.2 30.1
2022 587 41.0 14.3 26.9
2023 564 38.0 14.8 34.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kaneohe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 23.5 20.1 18.4
1989 494 23.5 21.0 14
1990 501 24.5 20.4 16
1991 497 26.0 19.1 14.9
1992 483 25.0 19.3 15.7
1993 486 26.5 18.3 14.8
1994 528 29.5 17.9 10.4
1995 575 31.0 18.5 9.5
1996 575 31.0 18.5 9.5
1997 603 30.5 19.8 27.8
1998 621 31.5 19.7 23
1999 605 32.0 18.9 34.5
2000 597 32.0 18.7 37
2001 577 32.5 17.8 39.5
2002 607 33.0 18.4 33.8
2003 607 33.0 18.4 33.8
2004 606 32.0 18.9 29
2005 610 33.0 18.5 24.6
2006 634 36.0 17.6 27.9
2007 608 34.0 17.9 28.1
2008 620 33.0 18.8 22.7
2009 618 34.0 18.2 28.6
2010 623 33.5 18.6 30
2011 633 34.0 18.6 31.3
2012 619 35.0 17.6 33.9
2013 641 35.0 18.3 32.1
2014 650 35.0 18.5 33.1
2015 601 35.0 17.1 33.1
2016 621 38.0 16.3 33.3
2017 644 39.5 16.3 30.3
2018 617 41.0 15.0 30
2019 635 40.0 15.8 29.3
2020 642 39.0 16.4 30.8
2021 627 41.0 15.2 30.1
2022 587 41.0 14.3 26.9
2023 564 38.0 14.8 34.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kaneohe Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,105 (7.1%) $14,407 (92.9%) $15,512

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kaneohe Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 67th of 195 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kaneohe Elementary School)5557
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kaneohe Elementary School)5457
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kaneohe Elementary School)6654
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kaneohe Elementary School)5453
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kaneohe Elementary School)6964
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kaneohe Elementary School)6555
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kaneohe Elementary School)5456
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kaneohe Elementary School)5343
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kaneohe Elementary School)6158
 3%
All Grades Mathematics (Kaneohe Elementary School)5752
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students635564
 11.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12094
 21.7%
Hispanic127130
 2.4%
Pacific Islander169137
 18.9%
White2619
 26.9%
Two or More Races192184
 4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.3%34.8%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaneohe Elementary School

Students who attend Kaneohe Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
High : Castle High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 564 students attended Kaneohe Elementary School.

Kaneohe Elementary School ranks 88th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Kaneohe Elementary School are 33% Two or more races, 24% Pacific Islander, 23% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 3% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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