Haiku Elementary School

Summary:

Haiku Elementary School is a public elementary school in Haiku, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 341 students. 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.

Haiku Elementary School stands out from nearby schools in several key areas. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (46.92%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have much lower percentages of White students. Academically, Haiku Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (47%) and Mathematics (36%) are lower than the nearby schools, which range from 39% to 65% in ELA and 36% to 60% in Mathematics. Additionally, Haiku Elementary has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (39.6%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 20.0% to 43.2%. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.79%) compared to some of the nearby schools, which range from 17.18% to 64.06%.

While Haiku Elementary School's demographics and performance differ from the nearby schools, the nearby schools demonstrate more racial diversity, with significant populations of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic students. Understanding the factors contributing to the academic performance gaps, such as instructional practices, teacher quality, or resource allocation, could help identify areas for improvement at Haiku Elementary. Additionally, addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and providing additional support for the school's economically disadvantaged population could be beneficial for the school and its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 105 Pauwela Rd
       Haiku, HI  96708


(808) 575-3000

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,016 Help


Students who attend Haiku Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
High:    King Kekaulike High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
Two or more races:
18.8%
Hispanic:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Haiku Elementary School ranks worse than 52.2% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 103rd 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 52.85. (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 Student population at Haiku Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), two or more races (18.8%), Hispanic (18.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Haiku Elementary School is 14.6. 120 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Haiku Elementary School is $16,016. 108 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Haiku Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Haiku Elementary School 108th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Haiku 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 Haiku Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Haiku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.86 54th 194 72.2%
2007 46.52 110th 192 42.7%
2008 58.99 59th 146 59.6%
2009 73.64 36th 191 81.2%
2010 82.20 22nd 183 88.0%
2011 69.85 48th 191 74.9%
2012 69.21 53rd 195 72.8%
2013 66.89 56th 196 71.4%
2015 73.09 49th 194 74.7%
2016 59.00 79th 195 59.5%
2017 63.86 81st 207 60.9%
2018 35.62 126th 193 34.7%
2019 58.06 80th 196 59.2%
2021 39.17 114th 196 41.8%
2022 35.82 127th 193 34.2%
2023 34.75 129th 195 33.8%
2024 52.85 108th 207 47.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Haiku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.93 45th 198 77.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Haiku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.35 154th 207 25.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Haiku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.37 191st 203 5.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Haiku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.13 111th 160 30.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Haiku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.12 36th 165 78.2%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Haiku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.21 37th 196 81.1%
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Rank History for White students at Haiku Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.11 109th 202 46.0%
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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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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Open Quote I've been pleased with Haiku School. The parents are very involved, the teachers care, and the school is super cute. Their garden is amazing and I love all the after school activities offered. Nice job Haiku! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Haiku Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 140 7 225 5 4 n/a n/a 0 381
1989 159 8 239 5 5 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 153 8 211 2 4 n/a n/a 0 378
1991 183 1 209 9 4 n/a n/a 0 406
1992 208 8 191 15 4 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 203 7 183 17 4 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 218 4 173 15 5 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 234 6 182 24 5 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 234 6 182 24 5 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 225 4 181 31 4 n/a n/a 5 450
1998 239 7 189 26 4 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 221 2 184 29 5 n/a n/a 0 441
2000 201 6 197 28 4 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 197 4 209 29 5 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 229 5 169 18 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 229 5 169 18 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 248 7 151 19 7 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 243 7 160 19 6 n/a n/a 0 435
2006 224 7 170 18 5 n/a n/a 0 424
2007 210 9 167 23 8 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 207 10 187 30 9 n/a n/a 0 443
2009 222 11 177 24 12 n/a n/a 0 446
2010 203 9 180 21 12 n/a n/a 0 425
2011 213 7 47 14 10 118 32 0 441
2012 186 4 41 34 9 125 49 0 448
2013 202 5 40 39 5 143 61 0 495
2014 199 7 30 57 5 133 81 0 512
2015 177 3 29 73 2 108 92 0 484
2016 160 2 27 88 1 100 113 0 491
2017 165 1 15 97 0 81 131 0 490
2018 158 1 12 107 0 92 123 0 493
2019 158 0 11 102 0 78 107 0 456
2020 154 2 10 109 0 72 94 0 441
2021 151 1 5 83 0 65 80 0 385
2022 139 1 3 78 0 51 64 0 336
2023 160 1 2 71 0 47 60 0 341
2024 173 1 2 65 2 43 66 0 352

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 Haiku Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 23.0 16.5 39.9
1989 416 21.0 19.8 37.7
1990 378 19.0 19.8 30.2
1991 406 21.0 19.3 22.7
1992 426 20.5 20.7 32.2
1993 414 22.0 18.8 27.8
1994 415 23.0 18.0 22.4
1995 451 26.0 17.3 20.6
1996 451 26.0 17.3 20.6
1997 450 26.5 17.0 42.5
1998 465 25.0 18.6 32.7
1999 441 26.0 17.0 41.5
2000 436 27.0 16.1 41.5
2001 444 26.0 17.1 45.9
2002 424 25.0 17.0 46.9
2003 424 25.0 17.0 46.9
2004 432 25.0 17.3 38.9
2005 435 25.0 17.4 39.5
2006 424 24.0 17.7 41.7
2007 417 26.0 16.0 37.9
2008 443 27.0 16.4 30.2
2009 446 25.0 17.8 39.2
2010 425 26.0 16.3 49.4
2011 441 27.0 16.3 52.6
2012 448 28.0 16.0 60
2013 495 29.0 17.0 57.2
2014 512 33.0 15.5 51.6
2015 484 30.0 16.1 54.8
2016 491 27.0 18.1 56.8
2017 490 28.0 17.5 50.6
2018 493 31.0 15.9 49.9
2019 456 30.0 15.2 52
2020 441 27.0 16.3 48.3
2021 385 20.0 19.2 51.2
2022 336 20.0 16.8 46.1
2023 341 20.0 17.0 52.8
2024 352 24.0 14.6 54.3

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 Haiku Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 23.0 16.5 39.9
1989 416 21.0 19.8 37.7
1990 378 19.0 19.8 30.2
1991 406 21.0 19.3 22.7
1992 426 20.5 20.7 32.2
1993 414 22.0 18.8 27.8
1994 415 23.0 18.0 22.4
1995 451 26.0 17.3 20.6
1996 451 26.0 17.3 20.6
1997 450 26.5 17.0 42.5
1998 465 25.0 18.6 32.7
1999 441 26.0 17.0 41.5
2000 436 27.0 16.1 41.5
2001 444 26.0 17.1 45.9
2002 424 25.0 17.0 46.9
2003 424 25.0 17.0 46.9
2004 432 25.0 17.3 38.9
2005 435 25.0 17.4 39.5
2006 424 24.0 17.7 41.7
2007 417 26.0 16.0 37.9
2008 443 27.0 16.4 30.2
2009 446 25.0 17.8 39.2
2010 425 26.0 16.3 49.4
2011 441 27.0 16.3 52.6
2012 448 28.0 16.0 60
2013 495 29.0 17.0 57.2
2014 512 33.0 15.5 51.6
2015 484 30.0 16.1 54.8
2016 491 27.0 18.1 56.8
2017 490 28.0 17.5 50.6
2018 493 31.0 15.9 49.9
2019 456 30.0 15.2 52
2020 441 27.0 16.3 48.3
2021 385 20.0 19.2 51.2
2022 336 20.0 16.8 46.1
2023 341 20.0 17.0 52.8
2024 352 24.0 14.6 54.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Haiku Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,511 (9.4%) $14,505 (90.6%) $16,016

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Haiku 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 80th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 129th of 195 Elementary schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Haiku Elementary School)5952
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Haiku Elementary School)5141
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Haiku Elementary School)6350
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Haiku Elementary School)4935
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Haiku Elementary School)6843
 25%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Haiku Elementary School)3934
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Haiku Elementary School)6447
 17%
All Grades Mathematics (Haiku Elementary School)4636
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students456341
 25.2%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian112
 81.8%
Hispanic10271
 30.4%
Pacific Islander7847
 39.7%
White158160
 1.3%
Two or More Races10760
 43.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52%52.8%
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Haiku Elementary School ranks 108th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended Haiku Elementary School.

Students at Haiku Elementary School are 49% White, 19% Two or more races, 18% Hispanic, 12% Pacific Islander.

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

Middle : Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
High : King Kekaulike High School


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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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