The Hanalei Elementary School, on Kuhio Highway in Hanalei, Hawaii, is a public elementary school of the Hawaii Department of Education. It formerly occupied a historic school building that was built in 1926.
Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hanalei Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanalei Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hanalei Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hanalei Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanalei Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 292 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
24%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
49%
11%
Hawaiian
12%
25%
Two or more races
25%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanalei Elementary School's ranking?
Hanalei Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Hanalei Elementary School often compared to?
Hanalei Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kilauea Elementary School, Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Hanalei Elementary School?
218 students attend Hanalei Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hanalei Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanalei Elementary School?
Hanalei Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanalei Elementary School offer ?
Hanalei Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanalei Elementary School part of?
Hanalei Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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