Mokulele Elementary School

Summary:

Mokulele Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 221 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, the school has a diverse student population and a strong academic performance record.

Mokulele Elementary School stands out for its academic achievements, with 59.3% of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts and 56.98% proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics for all grades in 2023-2024, exceeding the state average. The school also performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, ranking 5th out of 196 Hawaii elementary schools for Pacific Islander students, 4th out of 198 for English Language Learner students, and 31st out of 207 for Special Education students. Additionally, Mokulele Elementary School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.4%, indicating strong student engagement.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary and Aliamanu Elementary, Mokulele Elementary School generally outperforms its counterparts in academic metrics, including Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has maintained a consistent level of academic performance over the years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, demonstrating a stable and effective educational environment.

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Public PK, KG-6

 250 Aupaka St
       Honolulu, HI  96818


(808) 421-4180

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,225 Help


Students who attend Mokulele Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Aliamanu Middle School
High:    Admiral Arthur W Radford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.2%
Hispanic:
25.8%
Two or more races:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mokulele Elementary School ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 72nd 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 72.41. (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 Mokulele Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.2%), Hispanic (25.8%), two or more races (17.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mokulele Elementary School is 11.8, which is the 20th best among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mokulele Elementary School is $19,225, which is the 11th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mokulele Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mokulele Elementary School 74th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Mokulele 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 Mokulele Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mokulele Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.81 88th 194 54.6%
2007 41.21 123rd 192 35.9%
2008 69.72 30th 146 79.5%
2009 50.34 97th 191 49.2%
2010 39.64 125th 183 31.7%
2011 49.24 100th 191 47.6%
2012 47.16 114th 195 41.5%
2013 49.52 102nd 196 48.0%
2015 41.14 117th 194 39.7%
2016 51.65 98th 195 49.7%
2017 54.31 101st 207 51.2%
2018 48.47 100th 193 48.2%
2019 52.30 91st 196 53.6%
2021 56.40 83rd 196 57.7%
2022 36.41 126th 193 34.7%
2023 54.09 85th 195 56.4%
2024 72.41 74th 207 64.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mokulele Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.63 39th 198 80.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mokulele Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.51 31st 207 85.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mokulele Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.81 140th 203 31.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Mokulele Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.13 78th 160 51.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mokulele Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.65 62nd 165 62.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Mokulele Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.46 5th 196 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mokulele Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.24 94th 202 53.5%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Open Quote My 3 children have attended Mokulele for the past 3 years and we have been very happy with our experience here. We have found it to be small and safe.
Several teachers are stand-outs in commitment and professionalism: Mrs. Furukawa, Ms. Luckie, Mrs. Levinson, and Mrs. Kajiyama are 1st-rate teachers. All grades have parent orientations to keep you in-the-know.
There are several ways this school stands out from others in the area:
There is a music program! All grades get to attend once a week classes with Mrs. Okinishi. As a bonus: 3rd gr learns recorder & 4th gr learns ukulele. After school, she offers extra classes in many types of instruments. My children are learning guitar and percussion.
There is also an after-school art program. The 2nd grade brings in a professional artist during the year to teach workshops.
My older boys have especially loved being members of TROOPS (recess monitors) and JPO (Jr. Police officers) where they learn drills, discipline, and peer mediating.
The many field trips have been fun and educational: Hawaii Youth Symphony, Theatre, Aquarium, and Kaneohe Fish Pond were some favorites.
Any negative reviews from others regarding curriculum are not valid because, as of last year, Common Core was implemented in all public schools across the nation. Now the curriculum is THE SAME, NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO! Like it or not (I actually don't like it), that's the way it is everywhere.
I feel that, where possible, important for parents to be involved in their children's school, as it helps them excel to their best ability. Mokulele has provided that opportunity for us. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mokulele Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 332 75 171 23 4 n/a n/a 0 605
1989 315 88 179 30 2 n/a n/a 0 614
1990 304 110 169 27 3 n/a n/a 0 613
1991 320 30 200 101 2 n/a n/a 0 653
1992 389 97 146 32 2 n/a n/a 0 666
1993 374 100 149 22 2 n/a n/a 0 647
1994 377 99 141 30 6 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 429 98 125 39 4 n/a n/a 0 695
1996 429 98 125 39 4 n/a n/a 0 695
1997 397 89 124 29 7 n/a n/a 12 658
1998 398 94 118 26 7 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 357 79 117 21 11 n/a n/a 0 585
2000 356 70 132 33 12 n/a n/a 0 603
2001 297 78 123 29 7 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 303 95 150 46 8 n/a n/a 0 602
2003 303 95 150 46 8 n/a n/a 0 602
2004 287 99 139 44 8 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 299 104 131 51 9 n/a n/a 0 594
2006 257 84 128 42 8 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 246 88 111 48 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2008 280 83 110 44 4 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 288 76 112 43 5 n/a n/a 0 524
2010 242 66 95 39 7 n/a n/a 0 449
2011 226 77 32 57 7 17 37 0 453
2012 236 84 31 67 5 15 38 0 476
2013 216 67 28 99 2 18 57 0 487
2014 213 49 22 83 2 14 74 0 457
2015 166 39 18 88 0 12 58 0 381
2016 170 49 14 75 1 14 48 0 371
2017 156 44 15 78 0 13 57 0 363
2018 139 33 9 67 1 14 51 0 314
2019 115 28 4 68 2 12 56 0 285
2020 89 21 7 63 1 12 46 0 239
2021 82 22 8 48 1 17 35 0 213
2022 85 25 13 39 1 17 41 0 221
2023 77 29 12 46 1 14 42 0 221
2024 77 22 17 58 0 12 39 0 225

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 Mokulele Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 32.5 18.6 16.4
1989 614 30.5 20.1 17.3
1990 613 32.0 19.1 17
1991 653 34.0 19.2 12.7
1992 666 34.0 19.5 11.6
1993 647 35.0 18.5 9
1994 653 34.5 18.9 13
1995 695 37.0 18.8 15.8
1996 695 37.0 18.8 15.8
1997 658 36.5 18.0 11.1
1998 643 36.0 17.9 8.6
1999 585 33.5 17.5 31.5
2000 603 32.0 18.8 31.7
2001 534 31.0 17.2 37.6
2002 602 35.0 17.2 36.5
2003 602 35.0 17.2 36.5
2004 577 35.0 16.5 31.9
2005 594 32.0 18.6 30.8
2006 519 30.0 17.3 27.6
2007 495 30.0 16.5 27.9
2008 521 30.5 17.1 31.5
2009 524 30.0 17.5 38.2
2010 449 29.0 15.4 26.7
2011 453 31.0 14.6 26
2012 476 30.0 15.8 25.6
2013 487 32.0 15.2 31.4
2014 457 30.0 15.2 34.4
2015 381 27.0 14.1 30.4
2016 371 26.0 14.2 30.2
2017 363 26.0 13.9 32.5
2018 314 25.0 12.5 31.5
2019 285 23.0 12.3 31.2
2020 239 20.0 11.9 35.6
2021 213 19.0 11.2 26.3
2022 221 19.0 11.6 22.2
2023 221 19.0 11.6 34.4
2024 225 19.0 11.8 17.3

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 Mokulele Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 32.5 18.6 16.4
1989 614 30.5 20.1 17.3
1990 613 32.0 19.1 17
1991 653 34.0 19.2 12.7
1992 666 34.0 19.5 11.6
1993 647 35.0 18.5 9
1994 653 34.5 18.9 13
1995 695 37.0 18.8 15.8
1996 695 37.0 18.8 15.8
1997 658 36.5 18.0 11.1
1998 643 36.0 17.9 8.6
1999 585 33.5 17.5 31.5
2000 603 32.0 18.8 31.7
2001 534 31.0 17.2 37.6
2002 602 35.0 17.2 36.5
2003 602 35.0 17.2 36.5
2004 577 35.0 16.5 31.9
2005 594 32.0 18.6 30.8
2006 519 30.0 17.3 27.6
2007 495 30.0 16.5 27.9
2008 521 30.5 17.1 31.5
2009 524 30.0 17.5 38.2
2010 449 29.0 15.4 26.7
2011 453 31.0 14.6 26
2012 476 30.0 15.8 25.6
2013 487 32.0 15.2 31.4
2014 457 30.0 15.2 34.4
2015 381 27.0 14.1 30.4
2016 371 26.0 14.2 30.2
2017 363 26.0 13.9 32.5
2018 314 25.0 12.5 31.5
2019 285 23.0 12.3 31.2
2020 239 20.0 11.9 35.6
2021 213 19.0 11.2 26.3
2022 221 19.0 11.6 22.2
2023 221 19.0 11.6 34.4
2024 225 19.0 11.8 17.3

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 Mokulele Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,395 (7.3%) $17,830 (92.7%) $19,225

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mokulele Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 91st of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 85th of 195 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mokulele Elementary School)4877
 29%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mokulele Elementary School)6459
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mokulele Elementary School)4833
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mokulele Elementary School)4038
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mokulele Elementary School)6068
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mokulele Elementary School)4842
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mokulele Elementary School)6138
 23%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mokulele Elementary School)4323
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mokulele Elementary School)5458
 4%
All Grades Mathematics (Mokulele Elementary School)4845
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students285221
 22.5%
African American2829
 3.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian412
 200%
Hispanic6846
 32.4%
Pacific Islander1214
 16.7%
White11577
 33%
Two or More Races5642
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.2%34.4%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mokulele Elementary School

Students at Mokulele Elementary School are 34% White, 26% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 10% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended Mokulele Elementary School.

Mokulele Elementary School ranks 74th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Aliamanu Middle School
High : Admiral Arthur W Radford High School


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