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Naalehu Elementary School

Summary:

Naalehu Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naalehu, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 422 students. The school 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.

Naalehu Elementary has a unique racial makeup, with a majority of Pacific Islander students (50.71% in 2022-2023) and a significant percentage of White (15.4%) and Hispanic (12.32%) students. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 22.86% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 12.26% in Mathematics, and 19.05% in Science in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Naalehu Elementary has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 56.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

Despite the school's challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15 to 16.2 students per teacher in recent years, which is lower than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.91% in 2022-2023 to 80.05% in 2020-2021, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Addressing the underlying causes of the school's poor academic performance and high chronic absenteeism will be crucial for Naalehu Elementary School to improve and provide a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy
       Naalehu, HI  96772

(808) 939-2413

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,324 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
50.7%
White:
15.4%
Two or more races:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.9% Help


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Compare Details Naalehu Elementary School ranks worse than 94.7% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 178th 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 6.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details Naalehu Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Naalehu Elementary School is $18,324, which is the 26th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Naalehu Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Naalehu Elementary School 196th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Naalehu Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Naalehu Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Naalehu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 12.34 189th 194 2.6%
2007 2.48 192nd 192 0.0%
2008 2.55 145th 146 0.7%
2009 1.27 191st 191 0.0%
2010 7.12 181st 183 1.1%
2011 6.54 188th 191 1.6%
2012 14.14 182nd 195 6.7%
2013 14.01 187th 196 4.6%
2015 9.59 182nd 194 6.2%
2016 7.03 186th 195 4.6%
2017 12.54 188th 207 9.2%
2018 2.97 191st 193 1.0%
2019 13.78 179th 196 8.7%
2021 9.47 184th 196 6.1%
2022 8.24 187th 193 3.1%
2023 6.13 191st 195 2.1%
2024 6.57 196th 207 5.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Naalehu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.46 182nd 198 8.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Naalehu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.64 113th 207 45.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Naalehu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.54 173rd 203 14.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Naalehu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.66 21st 160 86.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Naalehu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 138th 165 16.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Naalehu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.11 180th 196 8.2%
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Rank History for White students at Naalehu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.99 187th 202 7.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Naalehu Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 102 4 275 7 2 n/a n/a 0 390
1989 112 2 302 9 3 n/a n/a 0 428
1990 139 2 292 9 6 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 158 13 313 2 5 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 157 1 294 33 3 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 183 1 296 32 8 n/a n/a 0 520
1994 141 1 295 23 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 129 2 293 25 4 n/a n/a 0 453
1996 129 2 293 25 4 n/a n/a 0 453
1997 141 7 295 26 7 n/a n/a -18 458
1998 129 12 296 26 5 n/a n/a 0 468
1999 127 8 289 30 8 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 128 9 289 28 5 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 121 6 286 26 4 n/a n/a 0 443
2002 105 3 271 20 4 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 105 3 271 20 4 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 113 5 279 23 7 n/a n/a 0 427
2005 97 6 275 19 6 n/a n/a 0 403
2006 88 4 252 18 5 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 93 5 260 21 6 n/a n/a 0 385
2008 97 4 301 18 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 78 2 314 13 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 84 1 280 10 6 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 47 0 61 11 3 210 81 0 413
2012 42 0 44 26 1 279 19 0 411
2013 34 2 40 29 0 305 23 0 433
2014 36 2 33 40 1 314 30 0 456
2015 36 2 34 31 0 261 29 0 393
2016 31 1 30 31 0 232 25 0 350
2017 26 1 23 36 0 228 30 0 344
2018 26 1 25 41 0 226 40 0 359
2019 32 0 23 60 1 210 56 0 382
2020 49 1 26 57 0 193 55 0 381
2021 50 1 26 55 0 201 58 0 391
2022 50 0 26 64 1 189 64 0 394
2023 65 0 27 52 1 214 63 0 422

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 Naalehu Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 21.5 18.1 54.1
1989 428 23.0 18.6 57.9
1990 448 25.0 17.9 59.4
1991 491 26.0 18.8 49.7
1992 488 30.0 16.2 56.1
1993 520 29.0 17.9 47.9
1994 461 28.5 16.2 26.5
1995 453 28.0 16.2 39.1
1996 453 28.0 16.2 39.1
1997 458 28.0 16.4 72.3
1998 468 29.5 15.9 63.9
1999 462 29.0 15.9 69.7
2000 459 30.5 15.0 69.1
2001 443 30.0 14.8 81.9
2002 403 29.5 13.7 78.7
2003 403 29.5 13.7 78.7
2004 427 29.0 14.7 80.1
2005 403 31.0 13.0 73.9
2006 367 29.5 12.4 80.1
2007 385 32.0 12.0 80
2008 422 29.0 14.6 72.7
2009 409 34.0 12.0 76.8
2010 381 30.0 12.7 79.3
2011 413 31.0 13.3 85
2012 411 30.0 13.7 83.9
2013 433 29.0 14.9 82.4
2014 456 29.0 15.7 84.2
2015 393 28.0 14.0 89.3
2016 350 25.0 14.0 90
2017 344 24.0 14.3 84.9
2018 359 24.0 14.9 86.1
2019 382 25.0 15.2 86.6
2020 381 26.0 14.6 80.8
2021 391 26.0 15.0 80.1
2022 394 26.0 15.1 77.2
2023 422 26.0 16.2 69.9

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 Naalehu Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 21.5 18.1 54.1
1989 428 23.0 18.6 57.9
1990 448 25.0 17.9 59.4
1991 491 26.0 18.8 49.7
1992 488 30.0 16.2 56.1
1993 520 29.0 17.9 47.9
1994 461 28.5 16.2 26.5
1995 453 28.0 16.2 39.1
1996 453 28.0 16.2 39.1
1997 458 28.0 16.4 72.3
1998 468 29.5 15.9 63.9
1999 462 29.0 15.9 69.7
2000 459 30.5 15.0 69.1
2001 443 30.0 14.8 81.9
2002 403 29.5 13.7 78.7
2003 403 29.5 13.7 78.7
2004 427 29.0 14.7 80.1
2005 403 31.0 13.0 73.9
2006 367 29.5 12.4 80.1
2007 385 32.0 12.0 80
2008 422 29.0 14.6 72.7
2009 409 34.0 12.0 76.8
2010 381 30.0 12.7 79.3
2011 413 31.0 13.3 85
2012 411 30.0 13.7 83.9
2013 433 29.0 14.9 82.4
2014 456 29.0 15.7 84.2
2015 393 28.0 14.0 89.3
2016 350 25.0 14.0 90
2017 344 24.0 14.3 84.9
2018 359 24.0 14.9 86.1
2019 382 25.0 15.2 86.6
2020 381 26.0 14.6 80.8
2021 391 26.0 15.0 80.1
2022 394 26.0 15.1 77.2
2023 422 26.0 16.2 69.9

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 Naalehu Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,108 (11.5%) $16,216 (88.5%) $18,324

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Naalehu Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 191st of 195 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Naalehu Elementary School)3715
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Naalehu Elementary School)3711
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Naalehu Elementary School)2023
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Naalehu Elementary School)2417
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Naalehu Elementary School)3031
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Naalehu Elementary School)2013
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Naalehu Elementary School)3124
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Naalehu Elementary School)3112
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Naalehu Elementary School)3023
 7%
All Grades Mathematics (Naalehu Elementary School)2913
 16%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students382422
 10.5%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian2327
 17.4%
Hispanic6052
 13.3%
Pacific Islander210214
 1.9%
White3265
 103.1%
Two or More Races5663
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.6%69.9%
 16.7%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Naalehu Elementary School.

Students at Naalehu Elementary School are 51% Pacific Islander, 15% White, 15% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

Naalehu Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.3% of Hawaii elementary schools.


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