Is Hanalei Elementary School a good school?

Hanalei Elementary School ranks 35 th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hanalei Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended Hanalei Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hanalei Elementary School?

Students at Hanalei Elementary School are 49% White, 25% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 11% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Hanalei Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hanalei Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kapaa Middle School High : Kapaa High School

Hanalei Elementary School

Summary:

Hanalei Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hanalei, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 192 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hanalei Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 25% of Hawaii elementary schools, ranking 35th out of 207 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 67.92% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.26% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year. Hanalei Elementary School outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.9 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby schools and the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, Kalaheo Elementary School, Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School, King Kaumualii Elementary School, Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Kapaa Elementary School, and Kilauea Elementary School, Hanalei Elementary School stands out in terms of its academic performance, student-teacher ratio, and free and reduced lunch rates. The nearby schools, while also part of the high-performing Hawaii Department of Education district, generally have lower rankings, test scores, and higher rates of free and reduced lunch recipients.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

5-5415 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96714

(808) 826-4300

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,509

Students who attend Hanalei Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kapaa Middle School
High:	Kapaa High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 218

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.6%

Two or more races:

25.2%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hanalei Elementary School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 34^th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.6. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Hanalei Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.6%), two or more races (25.2%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hanalei Elementary School is 11.4, which is the 11^th best among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Hanalei Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hanalei Elementary School is $15,509. 133 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hanalei Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanalei Elementary School 35^th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Hanalei Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

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Hawaii Department of Education:

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

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Rank History for Hanalei Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hanalei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	68.92	45^th	194	76.8%
2007	70.32	45^th	192	76.6%
2009	77.13	31^st	191	83.8%
2010	80.00	27^th	183	85.2%
2011	66.01	59^th	191	69.1%
2012	74.65	42^nd	195	78.5%
2013	73.04	42^nd	196	78.6%
2015	75.32	44^th	194	77.3%
2016	71.96	45^th	195	76.9%
2017	89.66	29^th	207	86.0%
2018	77.44	40^th	193	79.3%
2019	66.37	65^th	196	66.8%
2021	75.36	42^nd	196	78.6%
2022	79.66	38^th	193	80.3%
2023	76.35	43^rd	195	77.9%
2024	86.60	35^th	207	83.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hanalei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.13	51^st	198	74.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hanalei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.21	51^st	207	75.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Hanalei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.26	117^th	203	42.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Hanalei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	137^th	160	14.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hanalei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	138^th	165	16.4%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Hanalei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.38	100^th	196	49.0%

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Rank History for White students at Hanalei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.03	34^th	202	83.2%

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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.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hanalei Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	134	1	65	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	203
1989	144	1	60	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
1990	167	2	68	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	241
1991	193	3	72	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
1992	177	1	60	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	242
1993	207	0	77	6	0	n/a	n/a	-1	289
1994	213	2	70	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	292
1995	218	1	60	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	283
1996	218	1	60	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	283
1997	225	0	69	2	4	n/a	n/a	-2	298
1998	210	0	71	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	290
1999	224	0	86	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	318
2000	209	0	78	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	298
2001	183	1	76	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	267
2002	161	2	84	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	257
2003	161	2	84	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	257
2004	146	1	71	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	225
2005	141	0	74	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	218
2006	145	0	67	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	217
2007	135	0	78	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	221
2008	135	0	76	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	222
2009	135	0	78	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	226
2010	126	0	82	11	6	n/a	n/a	0	225
2011	108	2	22	16	8	56	14	0	226
2012	168	2	18	15	6	50	15	0	274
2013	167	3	18	27	4	51	30	0	300
2014	180	3	13	29	9	45	47	0	326
2015	162	3	12	22	6	42	53	0	300
2016	154	0	9	26	2	45	60	0	296
2017	160	0	8	35	2	32	59	0	296
2018	150	0	6	30	1	29	70	0	286
2019	130	0	4	23	1	26	68	0	252
2020	116	0	5	21	1	25	63	0	231
2021	118	0	2	26	1	27	67	0	241
2022	110	0	2	22	1	24	59	0	218
2023	95	0	5	21	0	23	48	0	192
2024	106	0	5	27	0	25	55	0	218

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

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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 Hanalei Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	13.0	15.6	21.2
1989	207	12.0	17.2	13.5
1990	241	12.0	20.0	9.1
1991	272	14.0	19.4	6.3
1992	242	13.0	18.6	14.5
1993	289	14.5	19.9	10
1994	292	16.0	18.3	13
1995	283	17.0	16.6	14.8
1996	283	17.0	16.6	14.8
1997	298	15.0	19.9	28.3
1998	290	15.0	19.3	16.6
1999	318	14.0	22.7	35.8
2000	298	15.5	19.2	41.6
2001	267	14.5	18.4	39.3
2002	257	14.0	18.4	28.8
2003	257	14.0	18.4	28.8
2004	225	13.0	17.3	27.1
2005	218	15.0	14.5	33.9
2006	217	13.5	16.1	20.7
2007	221	13.0	17.0	23.1
2008	222	13.0	17.1	21.6
2009	226	13.0	17.4	24.3
2010	225	13.0	17.3	32.9
2011	226	13.5	16.7	34.5
2012	274	15.5	17.6	38.7
2013	300	17.0	17.6	36
2014	326	19.5	16.7	33.1
2015	300	17.0	17.6	32.3
2016	296	20.0	14.8	35.8
2017	296	20.0	14.8	30.4
2018	286	19.0	15.0	29
2019	252	17.0	14.8	28.6
2020	231	16.0	14.4	29.9
2021	241	16.0	15.0	38.2
2022	218	16.0	13.6	32.6
2023	192	17.5	10.9	31.8
2024	218	19.0	11.4	31.7

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 Hanalei Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	13.0	15.6	21.2
1989	207	12.0	17.2	13.5
1990	241	12.0	20.0	9.1
1991	272	14.0	19.4	6.3
1992	242	13.0	18.6	14.5
1993	289	14.5	19.9	10
1994	292	16.0	18.3	13
1995	283	17.0	16.6	14.8
1996	283	17.0	16.6	14.8
1997	298	15.0	19.9	28.3
1998	290	15.0	19.3	16.6
1999	318	14.0	22.7	35.8
2000	298	15.5	19.2	41.6
2001	267	14.5	18.4	39.3
2002	257	14.0	18.4	28.8
2003	257	14.0	18.4	28.8
2004	225	13.0	17.3	27.1
2005	218	15.0	14.5	33.9
2006	217	13.5	16.1	20.7
2007	221	13.0	17.0	23.1
2008	222	13.0	17.1	21.6
2009	226	13.0	17.4	24.3
2010	225	13.0	17.3	32.9
2011	226	13.5	16.7	34.5
2012	274	15.5	17.6	38.7
2013	300	17.0	17.6	36
2014	326	19.5	16.7	33.1
2015	300	17.0	17.6	32.3
2016	296	20.0	14.8	35.8
2017	296	20.0	14.8	30.4
2018	286	19.0	15.0	29
2019	252	17.0	14.8	28.6
2020	231	16.0	14.4	29.9
2021	241	16.0	15.0	38.2
2022	218	16.0	13.6	32.6
2023	192	17.5	10.9	31.8
2024	218	19.0	11.4	31.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hanalei Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$832 (5.4%)	$14,677 (94.6%)	$15,509

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hanalei Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 195 Elementary schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hanalei Elementary School)	83	57	26%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hanalei Elementary School)	83	75	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hanalei Elementary School)	40	55	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hanalei Elementary School)	34	68	34%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hanalei Elementary School)	70	83	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hanalei Elementary School)	52	87	35%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hanalei Elementary School)	88	37	51%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hanalei Elementary School)	64	59	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hanalei Elementary School)	64	57	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Hanalei Elementary School)	53	72	19%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	252	192	23.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	23	21	8.7%
Pacific Islander	26	23	11.5%
White	130	95	26.9%
Two or More Races	68	48	29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.6%	31.8%	3.2%

Schools Near Hanalei Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hanalei Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5-5415 Kuhio Hwy	Hanalei	96714	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 826-4300	218	19	11.4	31.7%	106 (48.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (12.4%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.5%)	55 (25.2%)	86.6	35^th of 207 public elementary schools	83.1%		76.4	43^rd of 195 public elementary schools	77.9%	8	68.2	67.9	62.3	$15,509	$832	$14,677
Kilauea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2440 Kolo Rd	Kilauea	96754	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 828-1212	291	20	14.5	28.2%	91 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (21.0%)	24 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.8%)	72 (24.7%)	79	57^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.5%		64.5	66^th of 195 public elementary schools	66.2%	9	69.6	62.5	54.3	$16,927	$1,552	$15,375
Kapaa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4886 Kawaihau Rd	Kapaa	96746	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 821-4424	824	55	14.9	57.8%	77 (9.3%)	1 (0.1%)	183 (22.2%)	79 (9.6%)	2 (0.2%)	235 (28.5%)	247 (30.0%)	28.8	155^th of 207 public elementary schools	25.1%		32.5	134^th of 195 public elementary schools	31.3%	21	29.8	39.4	31.6	$15,371	$1,133	$14,238
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School	Public, Charter	K-7	2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy	Koloa	96756	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 635-5110	221	11	20.0	28.1%	127 (57.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (15.4%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	19 (8.6%)	36 (16.3%)	76.9	62^nd of 207 public elementary schools	70.0%		70.7	56^th of 195 public elementary schools	71.3%	6	47.5	70.7	48.1	$8,858	$479	$8,379
King Kaumualii Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4381 Hanamaulu Rd	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 241-3150	524	42	12.4	53.4%	27 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (17.2%)	127 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (22.7%)	161 (30.7%)	82.8	45^th of 207 public elementary schools	78.3%		64.7	65^th of 195 public elementary schools	66.7%	20	58.8	63.5	63.7	$17,347	$1,779	$15,568
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4319 Hardy St	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 274-3150	724	49	14.7	49.7%	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (20.6%)	177 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (16.2%)	258 (35.6%)	78.8	58^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.0%		54.5	84^th of 195 public elementary schools	56.9%	26	28.6	63.3	63.5	$16,176	$1,401	$14,775
Kalaheo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Maka Rd	Kalaheo	96741	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 332-6801	365	27	13.5	37.0%	54 (14.8%)	2 (0.5%)	82 (22.5%)	30 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (17.3%)	134 (36.7%)	85	41^st of 207 public elementary schools	80.2%		62.9	71^st of 195 public elementary schools	63.6%	30	69.8	63.1	65.4	$17,062	$1,397	$15,665

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Schools Near Hanalei Elementary School