Nuuanu Elementary School

Summary:

Nuuanu Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 329 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Nuuanu Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Hawaii, ranking 1st out of 207 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (86.3% in 2023-2024) and Mathematics (87.84% in 2023-2024) are significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 165 Hawaii elementary schools for Hispanic students and 1st out of 207 schools for Special Education students in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Nuuanu Elementary School outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Manoa Elementary School and Maemae Elementary School, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, Nuuanu's chronic absenteeism rate of 11.3% in the 2023-2024 school year could be an area for further investigation and potential improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3055 Puiwa Ln
       Honolulu, HI  96817


(808) 595-5422

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,813 Help


Students who attend Nuuanu Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School
High:    President Theodore Roosevelt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
47.9%
Two or more races:
28.3%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nuuanu Elementary School ranks better than 99.5% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks first 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 98.69. (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 Nuuanu Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (47.9%), two or more races (28.3%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nuuanu Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 87th 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 Nuuanu Elementary School is $15,813. 122 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nuuanu Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nuuanu Elementary School 1st of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Nuuanu 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 Nuuanu Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nuuanu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.43 11th 194 94.3%
2007 84.65 20th 192 89.6%
2008 83.05 17th 146 88.4%
2009 90.80 9th 191 95.3%
2010 89.54 12th 183 93.4%
2011 86.71 20th 191 89.5%
2012 89.63 7th 195 96.4%
2013 89.57 8th 196 95.9%
2015 91.25 13th 194 93.3%
2016 90.62 14th 195 92.8%
2017 93.77 17th 207 91.8%
2018 91.04 10th 193 94.8%
2019 87.85 18th 196 90.8%
2021 96.99 5th 196 97.4%
2022 93.61 9th 193 95.3%
2023 91.95 13th 195 93.3%
2024 98.69 1st 207 99.5%
See the entire list of Hawaii Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nuuanu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.83 27th 198 86.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nuuanu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.62 1st 207 99.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Nuuanu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.57 17th 203 91.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Nuuanu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 137th 160 14.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nuuanu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.48 2nd 165 98.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Nuuanu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.06 27th 196 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at Nuuanu Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.42 8th 202 96.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Nuuanu Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 48 1 333 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 385
1989 42 1 339 2 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1990 39 2 354 1 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1991 44 2 346 2 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1992 55 1 333 5 0 n/a n/a 2 396
1993 51 1 319 6 0 n/a n/a -1 376
1994 56 1 319 7 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 53 0 325 7 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1996 53 0 325 7 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1997 49 0 338 6 0 n/a n/a 9 402
1998 47 1 354 5 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 51 3 347 9 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 58 2 348 6 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 58 2 353 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 50 2 344 6 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2003 50 2 344 6 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2004 52 1 343 7 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2005 45 1 336 7 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 36 2 343 6 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 39 1 317 7 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2008 30 1 304 6 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 38 3 319 6 2 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 42 2 326 5 2 n/a n/a 0 377
2011 35 1 240 5 2 80 19 0 382
2012 32 2 224 8 2 69 40 0 377
2013 30 2 220 18 1 55 50 0 376
2014 29 0 203 27 1 54 67 0 381
2015 30 1 181 31 0 54 81 0 378
2016 34 0 160 34 0 54 96 0 378
2017 21 1 158 33 0 49 111 0 373
2018 17 0 158 39 0 42 114 0 370
2019 15 0 145 36 0 40 114 0 350
2020 17 0 151 35 0 32 124 0 359
2021 11 0 161 34 0 27 116 0 349
2022 8 0 160 34 0 25 111 0 338
2023 10 0 156 37 0 21 105 0 329
2024 13 0 147 40 0 20 87 0 307

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 Nuuanu Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 20.0 19.2 2.3
1989 384 16.0 24.0 2.9
1990 396 16.0 24.7 2
1991 394 16.0 24.6 2
1992 396 16.0 24.7 2.5
1993 376 16.0 23.5 2.1
1994 383 17.0 22.5 0.3
1995 385 16.0 24.1 1.8
1996 385 16.0 24.1 1.8
1997 402 18.0 22.3 2.3
1998 407 18.0 22.6 2.7
1999 410 18.0 22.8 4.1
2000 414 17.0 24.4 5.8
2001 418 17.5 23.9 7.9
2002 402 17.5 23.0 6
2003 402 17.5 23.0 6
2004 403 18.0 22.4 9.7
2005 389 21.0 18.5 8
2006 389 22.5 17.3 10.5
2007 365 19.0 19.2 8.8
2008 343 17.0 20.2 7.9
2009 368 18.0 20.4 10.1
2010 377 21.0 17.9 11.4
2011 382 21.0 18.1 11.8
2012 377 20.0 18.8 12.2
2013 376 20.0 18.8 9.6
2014 381 20.0 19.0 10.2
2015 378 21.0 18.0 8.5
2016 378 22.0 17.1 11.4
2017 373 23.0 16.2 12.3
2018 370 23.0 16.0 13.2
2019 350 23.0 15.2 15.7
2020 359 22.5 15.9 13.6
2021 349 23.0 15.1 14.9
2022 338 23.0 14.6 18
2023 329 23.0 14.3 12.5
2024 307 22.0 13.9 13

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 Nuuanu Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 20.0 19.2 2.3
1989 384 16.0 24.0 2.9
1990 396 16.0 24.7 2
1991 394 16.0 24.6 2
1992 396 16.0 24.7 2.5
1993 376 16.0 23.5 2.1
1994 383 17.0 22.5 0.3
1995 385 16.0 24.1 1.8
1996 385 16.0 24.1 1.8
1997 402 18.0 22.3 2.3
1998 407 18.0 22.6 2.7
1999 410 18.0 22.8 4.1
2000 414 17.0 24.4 5.8
2001 418 17.5 23.9 7.9
2002 402 17.5 23.0 6
2003 402 17.5 23.0 6
2004 403 18.0 22.4 9.7
2005 389 21.0 18.5 8
2006 389 22.5 17.3 10.5
2007 365 19.0 19.2 8.8
2008 343 17.0 20.2 7.9
2009 368 18.0 20.4 10.1
2010 377 21.0 17.9 11.4
2011 382 21.0 18.1 11.8
2012 377 20.0 18.8 12.2
2013 376 20.0 18.8 9.6
2014 381 20.0 19.0 10.2
2015 378 21.0 18.0 8.5
2016 378 22.0 17.1 11.4
2017 373 23.0 16.2 12.3
2018 370 23.0 16.0 13.2
2019 350 23.0 15.2 15.7
2020 359 22.5 15.9 13.6
2021 349 23.0 15.1 14.9
2022 338 23.0 14.6 18
2023 329 23.0 14.3 12.5
2024 307 22.0 13.9 13

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 Nuuanu Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,307 (8.3%) $14,506 (91.7%) $15,813

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nuuanu 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 18th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 13th of 195 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nuuanu Elementary School)7786
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nuuanu Elementary School)7586
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nuuanu Elementary School)8183
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nuuanu Elementary School)6479
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nuuanu Elementary School)7575
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nuuanu Elementary School)6661
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Nuuanu Elementary School)7781
 4%
All Grades Mathematics (Nuuanu Elementary School)6975
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350329
 6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian145156
 7.6%
Hispanic3637
 2.8%
Pacific Islander4021
 47.5%
White1510
 33.3%
Two or More Races114105
 7.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.7%12.5%
 3.3%


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Yes! Nuuanu Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 207 Hawaii elementary schools.

Students at Nuuanu Elementary School are 48% Asian, 28% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 7% Pacific Islander, 4% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Nuuanu Elementary School.


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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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