Momilani Elementary School

Summary:

Momilani Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Pearl City, Hawaii, serving 408 students in grades PK-6. The school consistently ranks among the best in the state, having been ranked 1st out of all Hawaii elementary schools for several years from 2014-2021. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), Momilani Elementary maintained its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranked 5th out of 207 Hawaii elementary schools.

Momilani Elementary's exceptional academic performance is evident across all grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 6th-grade students scored 93% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51%. In Math, Momilani's 5th-grade students scored 88% proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 44%. The school's science proficiency rates on the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) are also exceptionally high, with 89.66% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024.

Beyond its strong academic outcomes, Momilani Elementary stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate of only 5.9% in 2023-2024, significantly lower than nearby schools. Additionally, only 12.75% of Momilani students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, suggesting the school serves a relatively affluent community. With its consistent high performance, diverse student population, and unique characteristics, Momilani Elementary School is a valuable asset to the Pearl City community and could serve as a model for other schools in the Hawaii Department of Education district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2130 Hookiekie St
       Pearl City, HI  96782


(808) 453-6444

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,779 Help


Students who attend Momilani Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Highlands Intermediate School
High:    Pearl City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
45.0%
Two or more races:
30.2%
Hispanic:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.5% Help


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Compare Details Momilani Elementary School ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 5th 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 96.69. (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 Student population at Momilani Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (45%), two or more races (30.2%), Hispanic (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Momilani Elementary School is 18. 177 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Momilani Elementary School is $14,779. 162 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Momilani Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Momilani Elementary School 5th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Momilani 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 Momilani Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Momilani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 98.50 1st 194 99.5%
2007 95.62 3rd 192 98.4%
2008 98.01 1st 146 99.3%
2009 97.09 1st 191 99.5%
2010 94.53 4th 183 97.8%
2011 95.29 2nd 191 99.0%
2012 93.14 3rd 195 98.5%
2013 88.43 15th 196 92.3%
2015 96.79 1st 194 99.5%
2016 96.84 3rd 195 98.5%
2017 97.35 4th 207 98.1%
2018 96.88 1st 193 99.5%
2019 97.11 1st 196 99.5%
2021 98.07 1st 196 99.5%
2022 96.06 1st 193 99.5%
2023 95.79 1st 195 99.5%
2024 96.69 5th 207 97.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Momilani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.38 60th 198 69.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Momilani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.41 27th 207 87.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Momilani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.65 15th 203 92.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Momilani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.36 30th 165 81.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Momilani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.84 39th 196 80.1%
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Rank History for White students at Momilani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.24 57th 202 71.8%
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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 Momilani Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 14 3 192 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 210
1989 16 1 189 2 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1990 14 1 181 2 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1991 18 5 220 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 39 1 245 5 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 44 3 271 10 0 n/a n/a -1 327
1994 43 0 293 9 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 48 1 348 8 1 n/a n/a -1 405
1996 48 1 348 8 1 n/a n/a -1 405
1997 50 0 328 10 1 n/a n/a 6 395
1998 49 0 347 10 1 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 48 0 348 11 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 45 1 349 8 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 37 0 355 13 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2002 33 1 373 11 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2003 33 1 373 11 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2004 25 0 386 11 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 24 0 361 12 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 23 2 369 11 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 26 2 371 9 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2008 29 2 362 13 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2009 26 3 362 12 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 29 1 370 15 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2011 23 3 308 8 0 52 23 0 417
2012 20 2 308 14 0 48 34 0 426
2013 17 2 292 17 0 46 41 0 415
2014 18 2 286 17 0 44 56 0 423
2015 20 2 276 21 0 37 71 0 427
2016 13 2 269 23 0 28 83 0 418
2017 14 3 241 25 0 26 98 0 407
2018 14 2 235 38 0 24 99 0 412
2019 13 3 215 37 0 22 116 0 406
2020 9 2 197 55 0 24 128 0 415
2021 7 0 183 56 0 29 128 0 403
2022 6 0 185 60 0 32 124 0 407
2023 5 0 188 59 0 32 124 0 408
2024 3 0 183 62 0 36 123 0 407

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 Momilani Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 19.5 10.7 5.2
1989 208 9.0 23.1 9.6
1990 198 8.5 23.2 7.1
1991 244 12.0 20.3 7.4
1992 290 14.0 20.7 7.6
1993 327 16.5 19.8 6.4
1994 345 15.5 22.3 3.2
1995 405 20.0 20.3 3.9
1996 405 20.0 20.3 3.9
1997 395 20.0 19.8 8.7
1998 407 21.0 19.4 5.7
1999 408 19.0 21.5 9.3
2000 404 20.0 20.2 10.9
2001 406 21.0 19.3 15.3
2002 418 20.0 20.9 10.3
2003 418 20.0 20.9 10.3
2004 422 19.0 22.2 9.7
2005 398 20.0 19.9 9
2006 405 20.0 20.3 7.9
2007 408 20.0 20.4 10
2008 406 21.0 19.3 8.4
2009 403 20.0 20.2 9.9
2010 415 20.0 20.7 10.1
2011 417 20.0 20.8 11.8
2012 426 20.0 21.3 13.1
2013 415 20.0 20.7 15.2
2014 423 21.0 20.1 16.1
2015 427 21.0 20.3 17.6
2016 418 21.0 19.9 12.9
2017 407 21.0 19.3 12
2018 412 21.0 19.6 11.9
2019 406 21.0 19.3 12.1
2020 415 21.0 19.7 12
2021 403 22.0 18.3 15.1
2022 407 22.0 18.5 11.8
2023 408 21.0 19.4 12.7
2024 407 22.5 18.0 15.5

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 Momilani Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 19.5 10.7 5.2
1989 208 9.0 23.1 9.6
1990 198 8.5 23.2 7.1
1991 244 12.0 20.3 7.4
1992 290 14.0 20.7 7.6
1993 327 16.5 19.8 6.4
1994 345 15.5 22.3 3.2
1995 405 20.0 20.3 3.9
1996 405 20.0 20.3 3.9
1997 395 20.0 19.8 8.7
1998 407 21.0 19.4 5.7
1999 408 19.0 21.5 9.3
2000 404 20.0 20.2 10.9
2001 406 21.0 19.3 15.3
2002 418 20.0 20.9 10.3
2003 418 20.0 20.9 10.3
2004 422 19.0 22.2 9.7
2005 398 20.0 19.9 9
2006 405 20.0 20.3 7.9
2007 408 20.0 20.4 10
2008 406 21.0 19.3 8.4
2009 403 20.0 20.2 9.9
2010 415 20.0 20.7 10.1
2011 417 20.0 20.8 11.8
2012 426 20.0 21.3 13.1
2013 415 20.0 20.7 15.2
2014 423 21.0 20.1 16.1
2015 427 21.0 20.3 17.6
2016 418 21.0 19.9 12.9
2017 407 21.0 19.3 12
2018 412 21.0 19.6 11.9
2019 406 21.0 19.3 12.1
2020 415 21.0 19.7 12
2021 403 22.0 18.3 15.1
2022 407 22.0 18.5 11.8
2023 408 21.0 19.4 12.7
2024 407 22.5 18.0 15.5

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 Momilani Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $976 (6.6%) $13,803 (93.4%) $14,779

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Momilani Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 195 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Momilani Elementary School)8376
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Momilani Elementary School)8878
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Momilani Elementary School)8275
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Momilani Elementary School)8879
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Momilani Elementary School)8789
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Momilani Elementary School)8988
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Momilani Elementary School)8993
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Momilani Elementary School)8981
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Momilani Elementary School)8584
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Momilani Elementary School)8882
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students406408
 0.5%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian215188
 12.6%
Hispanic3759
 59.5%
Pacific Islander2232
 45.5%
White135
 61.5%
Two or More Races116124
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.1%12.7%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Momilani Elementary School

Students at Momilani Elementary School are 45% Asian, 30% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 9% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 407 students attended Momilani Elementary School.

Yes! Momilani Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools.

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

Middle : Highlands Intermediate School
High : Pearl City High School


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