Best Public Schools in Zip Code 96754

Summary:

The 96754 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Kilauea Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with 270 students. This standout school performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in 3rd and 5th grade. Kilauea Elementary also outperforms the state in 5th grade Science.

With a diverse student body and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, Kilauea Elementary School appears to have access to more resources, spending $16,927 per student. This likely contributes to the school's academic success. However, the school faces a challenge with a chronic absenteeism rate of 26.2%, which is higher than the state's target of 15%. Over a third of Kilauea Elementary's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage in the community.

Overall, Hawaii Department of Education's Kilauea Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, effectively supporting student learning and achievement despite some challenges related to attendance and socioeconomic factors. The school's strong academic results, diverse student population, and resource allocation suggest it is a valuable asset within the local community.

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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
Kilauea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2440 Kolo Rd	Kilauea	96754	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 828-1212	270	19	14.2	34.8%	77 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (18.9%)	30 (11.1%)	1 (0.4%)	41 (15.2%)	70 (25.9%)	79	57^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.5%		64.5	66^th of 195 public elementary schools	66.2%	9	69.6	62.5	54.3	$16,927	$1,552	$15,375

Cities Near Zip Code 96754

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kilauea	0.75 mi	1	8^th
Hanalei	6.4 mi	1	4^th
Anahola	8.45 mi	1
Kapaa	10.47 mi	3	34^th
Lihue	15.56 mi	5	14^th

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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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