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Maunawili Elementary School

1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maunawili Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 5% in HI
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maunawili Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Maunawili Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Maunawili Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maunawili Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#6 out of 292 schools
(Top 5%)
77%
38%
79%
52%
70-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
24%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
17%
11%
Hawaiian
22%
25%
Two or more races
33%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
0.77
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maunawili Elementary School's ranking?
Maunawili Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Maunawili Elementary School often compared to?
Maunawili Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaelepulu Elementary School, Aikahi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Maunawili Elementary School?
350 students attend Maunawili Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Maunawili Elementary School students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maunawili Elementary School?
Maunawili Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maunawili Elementary School offer ?
Maunawili Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maunawili Elementary School part of?
Maunawili Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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