Kalihi Uka Elementary School

Summary:

Kalihi Uka Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Honolulu, Hawaii, with 259 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Asian (55.21%) and Pacific Islander (20.85%) students, as well as a significant percentage of students of two or more races (15.44%).

Kalihi Uka has been ranked between 40-83 out of 193-207 Hawaii elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a 3-4 star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, placing it in the middle to upper-middle range among Hawaii elementary schools. The school's test scores are generally above the state average, with 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 51.18% in Mathematics, and 53.33% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year. Notably, Kalihi Uka's Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking 2nd out of 165 Hawaii elementary schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's Pacific Islander and Special Education students perform relatively poorly, ranking 148th and 183rd out of 196-207 Hawaii elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, Kalihi Uka's performance is generally stronger than Kalihi Waena Elementary School, which has lower test scores, a lower school ranking, and a higher chronic absenteeism rate. However, Kalihi Uka lags behind the higher-performing Maemae Elementary School, which has significantly better test scores, a higher school ranking, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Kalihi Uka's spending per student of $18,128 in 2018-2019 is higher than the state average, and the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 in the 2022-2023 school year, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2411 Kalihi St
       Honolulu, HI  96819


(808) 832-3310

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,128 Help


Students who attend Kalihi Uka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
High:    Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
55.2%
Pacific Islander:
20.8%
Two or more races:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71% Help


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Compare Details Kalihi Uka Elementary School ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 75th 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 71.19. (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 Kalihi Uka Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kalihi Uka Elementary School is $18,128, which is the 33rd highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kalihi Uka Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalihi Uka Elementary School 77th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kalihi Uka 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 Kalihi Uka Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kalihi Uka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.61 104th 194 46.4%
2007 43.97 114th 192 40.6%
2008 35.10 107th 146 26.7%
2009 39.68 136th 191 28.8%
2010 23.80 151st 183 17.5%
2011 38.20 136th 191 28.8%
2012 39.04 136th 195 30.3%
2013 56.79 83rd 196 57.7%
2015 57.23 77th 194 60.3%
2016 71.58 48th 195 75.4%
2017 86.45 39th 207 81.2%
2018 77.68 39th 193 79.8%
2019 77.62 40th 196 79.6%
2021 75.58 40th 196 79.6%
2022 54.15 81st 193 58.0%
2023 57.87 78th 195 60.0%
2024 71.19 77th 207 62.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kalihi Uka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.72 75th 198 62.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kalihi Uka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 183rd 207 11.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kalihi Uka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.07 81st 203 60.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kalihi Uka 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 Kalihi Uka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.03 148th 196 24.5%
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Rank History for White students at Kalihi Uka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.52 69th 202 65.8%
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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 Kalihi Uka Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 37 1 318 11 2 n/a n/a 0 369
1989 25 1 317 12 3 n/a n/a 0 358
1990 29 0 350 11 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1991 14 4 293 1 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1992 17 3 312 8 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1993 20 6 332 9 0 n/a n/a -1 366
1994 22 5 324 11 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 25 9 311 13 0 n/a n/a -1 357
1996 25 9 311 13 0 n/a n/a -1 357
1997 18 5 317 13 0 n/a n/a 8 361
1998 13 8 324 8 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 8 2 316 9 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 8 1 308 8 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2001 4 5 307 10 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2002 9 1 241 11 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 9 1 241 11 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 9 1 262 10 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 8 1 242 11 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2006 9 0 242 8 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2007 14 0 229 7 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2008 14 0 233 7 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 14 0 236 6 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2010 6 0 217 4 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2011 6 0 160 3 0 74 14 0 257
2012 4 0 162 8 0 72 11 0 257
2013 3 0 167 17 0 76 24 0 287
2014 3 0 144 21 0 66 27 0 261
2015 4 0 142 23 0 70 27 0 266
2016 2 0 142 25 0 61 34 0 264
2017 1 0 140 23 0 37 29 0 230
2018 3 0 137 22 0 42 34 0 238
2019 1 0 140 28 0 46 31 0 246
2020 3 0 153 29 0 53 29 0 267
2021 7 0 160 22 0 37 41 0 267
2022 5 0 146 19 0 43 36 0 249
2023 5 0 143 17 0 54 40 0 259

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 Kalihi Uka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 24.0 15.3 36.6
1989 358 20.0 17.9 41.3
1990 390 21.5 18.1 33.8
1991 312 18.0 17.3 25.6
1992 340 19.0 17.8 28.8
1993 366 19.0 19.3 23.7
1994 363 21.0 17.3 19.3
1995 357 21.0 17.0 12.6
1996 357 21.0 17.0 12.6
1997 361 20.0 18.1 41.9
1998 353 19.5 18.1 38.2
1999 335 18.0 18.6 44.8
2000 325 18.0 18.1 53.2
2001 326 20.0 16.3 57.1
2002 262 19.0 13.8 54.6
2003 262 19.0 13.8 54.6
2004 282 16.5 17.1 53.5
2005 263 17.5 15.0 57.8
2006 260 17.5 14.9 58.5
2007 250 16.5 15.2 60
2008 254 16.5 15.4 55.1
2009 256 16.5 15.5 58.2
2010 227 16.5 13.7 58.6
2011 257 16.5 15.5 67.3
2012 257 15.5 16.5 72.4
2013 287 17.0 16.8 73.2
2014 261 16.5 15.8 74.7
2015 266 14.0 19.0 74.4
2016 264 16.0 16.5 71.2
2017 230 15.5 14.8 70
2018 238 14.5 16.4 72.7
2019 246 16.5 14.9 65.9
2020 267 15.5 17.2 63.3
2021 267 17.0 15.7 64.8
2022 249 17.0 14.6 69.5
2023 259 19.0 13.6 71

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 Kalihi Uka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 24.0 15.3 36.6
1989 358 20.0 17.9 41.3
1990 390 21.5 18.1 33.8
1991 312 18.0 17.3 25.6
1992 340 19.0 17.8 28.8
1993 366 19.0 19.3 23.7
1994 363 21.0 17.3 19.3
1995 357 21.0 17.0 12.6
1996 357 21.0 17.0 12.6
1997 361 20.0 18.1 41.9
1998 353 19.5 18.1 38.2
1999 335 18.0 18.6 44.8
2000 325 18.0 18.1 53.2
2001 326 20.0 16.3 57.1
2002 262 19.0 13.8 54.6
2003 262 19.0 13.8 54.6
2004 282 16.5 17.1 53.5
2005 263 17.5 15.0 57.8
2006 260 17.5 14.9 58.5
2007 250 16.5 15.2 60
2008 254 16.5 15.4 55.1
2009 256 16.5 15.5 58.2
2010 227 16.5 13.7 58.6
2011 257 16.5 15.5 67.3
2012 257 15.5 16.5 72.4
2013 287 17.0 16.8 73.2
2014 261 16.5 15.8 74.7
2015 266 14.0 19.0 74.4
2016 264 16.0 16.5 71.2
2017 230 15.5 14.8 70
2018 238 14.5 16.4 72.7
2019 246 16.5 14.9 65.9
2020 267 15.5 17.2 63.3
2021 267 17.0 15.7 64.8
2022 249 17.0 14.6 69.5
2023 259 19.0 13.6 71

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 Kalihi Uka Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,896 (10.5%) $16,232 (89.5%) $18,128

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kalihi Uka Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 78th of 195 Elementary schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kalihi Uka Elementary School)5553
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kalihi Uka Elementary School)6543
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kalihi Uka Elementary School)8150
 31%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kalihi Uka Elementary School)7253
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kalihi Uka Elementary School)6965
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kalihi Uka Elementary School)6649
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Kalihi Uka Elementary School)6755
 12%
All Grades Mathematics (Kalihi Uka Elementary School)6748
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students246259
 5.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian140143
 2.1%
Hispanic2817
 39.3%
Pacific Islander4654
 17.4%
White15
 400%
Two or More Races3140
 29%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.9%71%
 5.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Kalihi Uka Elementary School.

Students at Kalihi Uka Elementary School are 55% Asian, 21% Pacific Islander, 15% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% White.

Kalihi Uka Elementary School ranks 77th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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