Is Noelani Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Noelani Elementary School ranks in the top 7.2% of Hawaii elementary schools.

How many students attend Noelani Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 419 students attended Noelani Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Noelani Elementary School?

Students at Noelani Elementary School are 44% Asian, 28% Two or more races, 10% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Noelani Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Noelani Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School High : President Theodore Roosevelt High School

Noelani Elementary School

Summary:

Noelani Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 394 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Hawaii Department of Education, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

Noelani Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 80.73% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 75.26% were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.3%, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like King William Lunalilo Elementary School and Palolo Elementary School.

While Noelani Elementary School outperforms many of the nearby schools in academic metrics, it is important to note that the surrounding schools serve different student populations and have their own unique challenges. For example, King William Lunalilo Elementary School and Palolo Elementary School have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, which can impact academic performance. Noelani Elementary School's consistent high performance and diverse student population make it a standout educational institution in the Honolulu area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2655 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822

(808) 988-1858

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,977

Students who attend Noelani Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.4%

Two or more races:

28.2%

White:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Noelani Elementary School ranks better than 92.8% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 15^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 94.88. (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 Racial makeup is: Asian (44.4%), two or more races (28.2%), White (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Noelani Elementary School is 17.4. 171 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Noelani Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Noelani Elementary School is $14,977. 154 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Noelani Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Noelani Elementary School 15^th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Noelani Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

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Asian students:

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Pacific Islander students:

White students:

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 Noelani Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Noelani Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	94.46	5^th	194	97.4%
2007	94.44	5^th	192	97.4%
2008	95.71	3^rd	146	97.9%
2009	94.66	5^th	191	97.4%
2010	95.20	2^nd	183	98.9%
2011	90.90	13^th	191	93.2%
2012	90.19	6^th	195	96.9%
2013	88.74	14^th	196	92.9%
2015	95.45	4^th	194	97.9%
2016	94.21	7^th	195	96.4%
2017	95.92	8^th	207	96.1%
2018	96.04	2^nd	193	99.0%
2019	96.80	2^nd	196	99.0%
2021	97.36	3^rd	196	98.5%
2022	95.18	4^th	193	97.9%
2023	93.15	9^th	195	95.4%
2024	94.88	15^th	207	92.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Noelani Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.63	25^th	198	87.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Noelani Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.13	47^th	207	77.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Noelani Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.19	24^th	203	88.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Noelani Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.60	45^th	160	71.9%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Noelani Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.89	97^th	196	50.5%

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Rank History for White students at Noelani Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.95	31^st	202	84.7%

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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 Noelani Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	56	1	360	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	422
1989	79	0	352	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	437
1990	79	0	361	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	447
1991	69	5	359	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	439
1992	108	2	311	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1993	120	1	329	6	1	n/a	n/a	-1	456
1994	111	1	311	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
1995	108	1	342	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	462
1996	108	1	342	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	462
1997	112	1	351	7	1	n/a	n/a	-6	466
1998	113	2	345	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
1999	112	1	368	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
2000	131	4	379	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
2001	133	4	390	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	536
2002	134	10	387	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
2003	134	10	387	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
2004	135	5	397	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	545
2005	121	8	396	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	532
2006	124	10	383	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	527
2007	121	13	379	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	522
2008	98	6	350	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	464
2009	91	7	355	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	459
2010	87	7	364	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	469
2011	76	10	279	8	3	60	26	0	462
2012	74	7	267	19	1	65	39	0	472
2013	80	9	251	24	0	58	49	0	471
2014	66	4	235	30	1	54	71	0	461
2015	64	3	218	34	0	46	76	0	441
2016	55	3	207	39	0	34	99	0	437
2017	47	1	206	42	0	31	128	0	455
2018	50	0	216	41	0	34	133	0	474
2019	43	0	210	34	0	34	124	0	445
2020	38	0	192	38	0	33	132	0	433
2021	32	0	183	40	0	34	139	0	428
2022	36	0	178	41	0	33	130	0	418
2023	28	0	174	41	0	37	114	0	394
2024	42	0	186	38	0	35	118	0	419

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 Noelani Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	422	22.0	19.1	2.4
1989	437	20.0	21.8	4.1
1990	447	20.0	22.3	2.9
1991	439	21.0	20.9	2.7
1992	427	20.5	20.8	2.1
1993	456	20.0	22.8	1.8
1994	431	21.0	20.5	4.4
1995	462	19.0	24.3	4.5
1996	462	19.0	24.3	4.5
1997	466	22.0	21.2	7.6
1998	469	22.5	20.8	6.2
1999	488	23.5	20.8	6.6
2000	520	25.0	20.8	7.9
2001	536	26.0	20.6	7.5
2002	540	27.0	20.0	8.7
2003	540	27.0	20.0	8.7
2004	545	27.5	19.8	7.5
2005	532	27.0	19.7	7.7
2006	527	27.5	19.2	11
2007	522	28.0	18.6	10.2
2008	464	26.0	17.8	10.1
2009	459	25.0	18.4	12.2
2010	469	24.0	19.5	13.2
2011	462	23.0	20.0	12.6
2012	472	25.0	18.8	12.3
2013	471	25.0	18.8	13.2
2014	461	25.0	18.4	13.4
2015	441	24.0	18.3	14.3
2016	437	24.0	18.2	14
2017	455	24.0	18.9	11
2018	474	25.0	18.9	13.3
2019	445	25.0	17.8	14.6
2020	433	25.0	17.3	15
2021	428	23.0	18.6	17.3
2022	418	23.0	18.1	13.9
2023	394	24.0	16.4	16
2024	419	24.0	17.4	19.1

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 Noelani Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	422	22.0	19.1	2.4
1989	437	20.0	21.8	4.1
1990	447	20.0	22.3	2.9
1991	439	21.0	20.9	2.7
1992	427	20.5	20.8	2.1
1993	456	20.0	22.8	1.8
1994	431	21.0	20.5	4.4
1995	462	19.0	24.3	4.5
1996	462	19.0	24.3	4.5
1997	466	22.0	21.2	7.6
1998	469	22.5	20.8	6.2
1999	488	23.5	20.8	6.6
2000	520	25.0	20.8	7.9
2001	536	26.0	20.6	7.5
2002	540	27.0	20.0	8.7
2003	540	27.0	20.0	8.7
2004	545	27.5	19.8	7.5
2005	532	27.0	19.7	7.7
2006	527	27.5	19.2	11
2007	522	28.0	18.6	10.2
2008	464	26.0	17.8	10.1
2009	459	25.0	18.4	12.2
2010	469	24.0	19.5	13.2
2011	462	23.0	20.0	12.6
2012	472	25.0	18.8	12.3
2013	471	25.0	18.8	13.2
2014	461	25.0	18.4	13.4
2015	441	24.0	18.3	14.3
2016	437	24.0	18.2	14
2017	455	24.0	18.9	11
2018	474	25.0	18.9	13.3
2019	445	25.0	17.8	14.6
2020	433	25.0	17.3	15
2021	428	23.0	18.6	17.3
2022	418	23.0	18.1	13.9
2023	394	24.0	16.4	16
2024	419	24.0	17.4	19.1

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 Noelani Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,130 (7.5%)	$13,847 (92.5%)	$14,977

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Noelani 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 2^nd of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 9^th of 195 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Noelani Elementary School)	91	78	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Noelani Elementary School)	90	85	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Noelani Elementary School)	81	75	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Noelani Elementary School)	90	72	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Noelani Elementary School)	87	81	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Noelani Elementary School)	76	75	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
All Grades English Language Arts (Noelani Elementary School)	86	77	9%
All Grades Mathematics (Noelani Elementary School)	84	77	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	445	394	11.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	210	174	17.1%
Hispanic	34	41	20.6%
Pacific Islander	34	37	8.8%
White	43	28	34.9%
Two or More Races	124	114	8.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.6%	16%	1.4%

Schools Near Noelani 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
Noelani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2655 Woodlawn Dr	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 988-1858	419	24	17.4	19.1%	42 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.1%)	186 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.4%)	118 (28.2%)	94.9	15^th of 207 public elementary schools	92.8%		93.1	9^th of 195 public elementary schools	95.4%	6	63.6	80.7	75.3	$14,977	$1,130	$13,847
Manoa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3155 Manoa Rd	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 988-1868	545	33	16.5	16.9%	29 (5.3%)	3 (0.6%)	56 (10.3%)	236 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.2%)	187 (34.3%)	93.4	18^th of 207 public elementary schools	91.3%		93.5	7^th of 195 public elementary schools	96.4%	11	76.7	72.9	72.2	$15,644	$1,147	$14,497
Hokulani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2940 Kamakini St	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4789	250	18	13.8	22.0%	23 (9.2%)	6 (2.4%)	27 (10.8%)	110 (44.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.8%)	67 (26.8%)	97.2	4^th of 207 public elementary schools	98.1%		93.9	5^th of 195 public elementary schools	97.4%	1	79.6	81.1	79.7	$15,040	$823	$14,217
Voyager - A Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2428 Wilder Ave	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 521-9770	258	20	12.9	17.4%	33 (12.8%)	3 (1.2%)	27 (10.5%)	77 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (13.6%)	83 (32.2%)	68.1	83^rd of 207 public elementary schools	59.9%		56.6	80^th of 195 public elementary schools	59.0%	3	39.7	60.4	50.6	$8,726	$458	$8,268
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2759 South King St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0085	187	16	11.6	63.6%	4 (2.1%)	2 (1.1%)	27 (14.4%)	43 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (42.8%)	31 (16.6%)	38.3	136^th of 207 public elementary schools	34.3%		20.7	162^nd of 195 public elementary schools	16.9%	26	28.0	43.4	38.1	$18,875	$1,387	$17,488
Palolo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2106 10th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4700	263	21	12.5	94.3%	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.7%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	210 (79.8%)	21 (8.0%)	21.5	170^th of 207 public elementary schools	17.9%		9.9	184^th of 195 public elementary schools	5.6%	14	16.7	37.5	25.0	$19,672	$2,690	$16,982
Aliiolani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1240 7th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4750	228	17	13.4	47.8%	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (21.9%)	78 (34.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (14.0%)	62 (27.2%)	91.1	21^st of 207 public elementary schools	89.9%		75	46^th of 195 public elementary schools	76.4%	25	65.8	67.7	79.4	$18,268	$1,902	$16,366
King William Lunalilo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	810 Pumehana St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0270	268	19	14.1	63.4%	20 (7.5%)	5 (1.9%)	19 (7.1%)	61 (22.8%)	1 (0.4%)	116 (43.3%)	46 (17.2%)	21.2	173^rd of 207 public elementary schools	16.4%		24	156^th of 195 public elementary schools	20.0%	17	32.5	34.7	25.7	$17,724	$1,730	$15,994
Ala Wai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	503 Kamoku St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0070	347	24	14.4	60.5%	12 (3.5%)	4 (1.2%)	35 (10.1%)	90 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	134 (38.6%)	72 (20.7%)	48.7	116^th of 207 public elementary schools	44.0%		38.5	123^rd of 195 public elementary schools	36.9%	7	45.3	45.7	43.4	$17,153	$1,504	$15,649
King Liholiho Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Maunaloa Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4850	457	31	14.9	31.9%	28 (6.1%)	4 (0.9%)	38 (8.3%)	204 (44.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	152 (33.3%)	91.5	20^th of 207 public elementary schools	90.3%		89.8	19^th of 195 public elementary schools	90.3%	1	70.9	71.3	69.6	$15,117	$984	$14,133

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