Kamalii Elementary School

Summary:

Kamalii Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kihei, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 396. 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.

Kamalii Elementary School has a relatively diverse student population, with 43.69% White, 23.23% Hispanic, 8.33% Pacific Islander, and 19.95% two or more races. The school has consistently performed well academically, ranking in the top half of Hawaii elementary schools for several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 68 out of 207 Hawaii elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is higher than the nearby Wailuku Elementary (ranked 180 out of 207) and Kihei Elementary (ranked 130 out of 207).

Kamalii Elementary School performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, ranking 31 out of 203 Hawaii elementary schools for Asian students, 24 out of 207 for special education students, and 65 out of 160 for African American students. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 26.9% compared to nearby schools like Paia Elementary (23.6%) and Pomaikai Elementary (20.0%), which could be an area for the school to focus on improving.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 180 Kealii Alanui
       Kihei, HI  96753


(808) 875-6840

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,094 Help


Students who attend Kamalii Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lokelani Intermediate School
High:    Maui High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.7%
Hispanic:
23.2%
Two or more races:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.3% Help


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Compare Details Kamalii Elementary School ranks better than 67.1% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 67th 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 75.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Kamalii 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 Kamalii Elementary School is $16,094. 107 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kamalii Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kamalii Elementary School 68th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kamalii 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 Kamalii Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kamalii Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.18 85th 194 56.2%
2007 58.16 75th 192 60.9%
2008 59.53 56th 146 61.6%
2009 62.05 61st 191 68.1%
2010 69.43 45th 183 75.4%
2011 59.59 70th 191 63.4%
2012 63.56 68th 195 65.1%
2013 70.63 49th 196 75.0%
2015 70.51 54th 194 72.2%
2016 77.63 34th 195 82.6%
2017 90.51 26th 207 87.4%
2018 88.78 16th 193 91.7%
2019 81.12 33rd 196 83.2%
2021 57.20 79th 196 59.7%
2022 49.95 93rd 193 51.8%
2023 50.09 91st 195 53.3%
2024 75.09 68th 207 67.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kamalii Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.92 124th 198 37.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kamalii Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.74 24th 207 88.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kamalii Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.70 31st 203 84.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Kamalii Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.93 65th 160 59.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kamalii Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.18 105th 165 36.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kamalii Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 183rd 196 6.6%
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Rank History for White students at Kamalii Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.33 78th 202 61.4%
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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 Kamalii Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 325 3 230 36 6 n/a n/a -17 583
1998 396 4 305 44 5 n/a n/a 0 754
1999 397 4 339 49 7 n/a n/a 0 796
2000 469 7 340 49 7 n/a n/a 0 872
2001 478 2 367 1 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2002 501 7 280 17 4 n/a n/a 0 809
2003 501 7 280 17 4 n/a n/a 0 809
2004 471 10 249 15 6 n/a n/a 0 751
2005 435 8 238 25 10 n/a n/a 0 716
2006 407 12 245 39 8 n/a n/a 0 711
2007 389 10 259 38 9 n/a n/a 0 705
2008 372 11 227 38 9 n/a n/a 0 657
2009 361 11 242 43 9 n/a n/a 0 666
2010 355 10 249 48 8 n/a n/a 0 670
2011 322 7 105 50 5 100 49 0 638
2012 328 6 88 75 2 89 58 0 646
2013 298 5 67 105 2 72 82 0 631
2014 288 5 55 90 0 64 87 0 589
2015 262 2 41 90 1 56 81 0 533
2016 228 2 36 95 0 50 80 0 491
2017 194 2 40 101 0 40 93 0 470
2018 218 3 37 102 0 41 95 0 496
2019 213 1 30 111 0 42 88 0 485
2020 220 3 28 100 1 38 98 0 488
2021 192 3 25 92 2 44 94 0 452
2022 177 0 26 86 0 41 79 0 409
2023 173 0 19 92 0 33 79 0 396

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 Kamalii Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 583 31.0 18.8 21.7
1998 754 39.0 19.3 20.6
1999 796 39.0 20.4 23.2
2000 872 43.0 20.3 25
2001 848 46.0 18.4 22.6
2002 809 43.0 18.8 25.1
2003 809 43.0 18.8 25.1
2004 751 41.0 18.3 23.3
2005 716 38.0 18.8 24.3
2006 711 41.0 17.3 22.6
2007 705 41.0 17.2 20.6
2008 657 39.0 16.8 21.6
2009 666 37.0 18.0 24.2
2010 670 39.0 17.1 27
2011 638 39.5 16.1 32.1
2012 646 39.0 16.5 35.9
2013 631 41.0 15.3 36
2014 589 34.0 17.3 35.5
2015 533 33.0 16.1 37.5
2016 491 30.0 16.3 39.7
2017 470 30.0 15.6 33.2
2018 496 28.0 17.7 32.9
2019 485 31.0 15.6 28
2020 488 32.0 15.2 24.6
2021 452 31.0 14.5 33.2
2022 409 31.0 13.1 31.8
2023 396 31.0 12.7 27.3

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 Kamalii Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 583 31.0 18.8 21.7
1998 754 39.0 19.3 20.6
1999 796 39.0 20.4 23.2
2000 872 43.0 20.3 25
2001 848 46.0 18.4 22.6
2002 809 43.0 18.8 25.1
2003 809 43.0 18.8 25.1
2004 751 41.0 18.3 23.3
2005 716 38.0 18.8 24.3
2006 711 41.0 17.3 22.6
2007 705 41.0 17.2 20.6
2008 657 39.0 16.8 21.6
2009 666 37.0 18.0 24.2
2010 670 39.0 17.1 27
2011 638 39.5 16.1 32.1
2012 646 39.0 16.5 35.9
2013 631 41.0 15.3 36
2014 589 34.0 17.3 35.5
2015 533 33.0 16.1 37.5
2016 491 30.0 16.3 39.7
2017 470 30.0 15.6 33.2
2018 496 28.0 17.7 32.9
2019 485 31.0 15.6 28
2020 488 32.0 15.2 24.6
2021 452 31.0 14.5 33.2
2022 409 31.0 13.1 31.8
2023 396 31.0 12.7 27.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kamalii Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,165 (7.2%) $14,929 (92.8%) $16,094

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kamalii 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 33rd of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 91st of 195 Elementary schools
 29.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kamalii Elementary School)6858
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kamalii Elementary School)6942
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kamalii Elementary School)6760
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kamalii Elementary School)6362
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kamalii Elementary School)8040
 40%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kamalii Elementary School)5832
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Kamalii Elementary School)7153
 18%
All Grades Mathematics (Kamalii Elementary School)6447
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485396
 18.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian3019
 36.7%
Hispanic11192
 17.1%
Pacific Islander4233
 21.4%
White213173
 18.8%
Two or More Races8879
 10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%27.3%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kamalii Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Kamalii Elementary School.

Students at Kamalii Elementary School are 44% White, 23% Hispanic, 20% Two or more races, 8% Pacific Islander, 5% Asian.

Kamalii Elementary School ranks 68th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Lokelani Intermediate School
High : Maui High School


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