Kihei Elementary School

Summary:

Kihei Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Kihei, Hawaii, with a student population of 720 as of the 2022-2023 school year. 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.

While Kihei Elementary has a diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic (26.11%) and Pacific Islander (17.92%) students compared to nearby schools, the school faces several challenges. It has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.6% and lower test scores than many of the surrounding schools, with only 42.81% proficiency in English Language Arts, 42.94% in Mathematics, and 43.93% in Science. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (61.81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the lower academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools like Puu Kukui Elementary, Pomaikai Elementary, and Kamalii Elementary, Kihei Elementary's performance is lagging across multiple metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism. The school's statewide ranking has also been steadily declining, from 38th out of 194 Hawaii elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 130th out of 207 in 2023-2024, indicating a need for improvement in the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 250 E Lipoa St
       Kihei, HI  96753


(808) 875-6818

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,149 Help


Students who attend Kihei Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lokelani Intermediate School
High:    Maui High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  733

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
25.6%
Asian:
22.0%
Two or more races:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Compare Details Kihei Elementary School ranks worse than 62.8% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 122nd 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 45.26. (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 Kihei Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (25.6%), Asian (22%), two or more races (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kihei Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 34th best among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kihei Elementary School is $16,149. 103 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kihei Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kihei Elementary School 130th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kihei Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Kihei Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kihei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.81 76th 194 60.8%
2007 45.16 112th 192 41.7%
2008 61.10 54th 146 63.0%
2009 62.31 60th 191 68.6%
2010 69.52 44th 183 76.0%
2011 50.07 98th 191 48.7%
2012 54.29 90th 195 53.8%
2013 63.89 64th 196 67.3%
2015 77.44 38th 194 80.4%
2016 65.37 63rd 195 67.7%
2017 52.86 110th 207 46.9%
2018 57.08 86th 193 55.4%
2019 64.90 68th 196 65.3%
2021 50.14 95th 196 51.5%
2022 43.36 105th 193 45.6%
2023 38.65 122nd 195 37.4%
2024 45.26 130th 207 37.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kihei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.91 101st 198 49.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kihei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.54 114th 207 44.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kihei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.11 190th 203 6.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Kihei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.47 57th 160 64.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kihei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.42 125th 165 24.2%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kihei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.65 70th 196 64.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kihei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.92 159th 202 21.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Kihei Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 536 5 572 22 3 n/a n/a 0 1138
1989 487 6 498 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1015
1990 580 8 543 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1157
1991 610 24 577 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1222
1992 530 8 469 41 6 n/a n/a 0 1054
1993 523 6 494 48 6 n/a n/a -1 1076
1994 547 10 518 48 5 n/a n/a 0 1128
1995 609 7 648 65 10 n/a n/a -1 1338
1996 609 7 648 65 10 n/a n/a -1 1338
1997 301 4 504 40 7 n/a n/a 55 911
1998 243 5 490 32 7 n/a n/a 0 777
1999 236 3 464 35 4 n/a n/a 0 742
2000 229 5 492 36 6 n/a n/a 0 768
2001 218 2 524 36 4 n/a n/a 0 784
2002 223 2 545 45 6 n/a n/a 0 821
2003 223 2 545 45 6 n/a n/a 0 821
2004 215 1 578 41 6 n/a n/a 0 841
2005 212 2 594 49 5 n/a n/a 0 862
2006 186 4 566 58 4 n/a n/a 0 818
2007 200 6 524 63 4 n/a n/a 0 797
2008 205 2 523 76 3 n/a n/a 0 809
2009 212 0 534 92 1 n/a n/a 0 839
2010 232 3 558 93 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2011 141 11 249 111 3 227 134 0 876
2012 164 12 251 139 3 224 137 0 930
2013 168 9 272 175 3 238 120 0 985
2014 171 5 253 190 0 218 118 0 955
2015 164 3 217 174 0 193 123 0 874
2016 147 3 194 195 0 165 106 0 810
2017 136 5 185 197 0 164 107 0 794
2018 130 0 180 208 0 154 109 0 781
2019 116 0 163 191 1 132 101 0 704
2020 126 0 161 184 0 135 100 0 706
2021 100 1 162 177 0 130 100 0 670
2022 113 4 153 181 0 144 128 0 723
2023 113 3 152 188 1 129 134 0 720
2024 100 5 161 188 2 136 141 0 733

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 Kihei Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1138 54.5 20.8 20.5
1989 1015 52.0 19.5 19.3
1990 1157 57.0 20.2 15.9
1991 1222 63.0 19.3 12.1
1992 1054 66.0 15.9 12
1993 1076 59.0 18.2 10.6
1994 1128 59.0 19.1 14.4
1995 1338 67.0 20.0 19.9
1996 1338 67.0 20.0 19.9
1997 911 49.0 18.6 37.3
1998 777 46.0 16.9 30.6
1999 742 42.0 17.7 35.4
2000 768 46.0 16.7 36.6
2001 784 47.0 16.7 49.9
2002 821 48.5 16.9 53.1
2003 821 48.5 16.9 53.1
2004 841 49.0 17.2 54.5
2005 862 49.0 17.6 53.9
2006 818 54.0 15.1 49
2007 797 50.5 15.8 45.9
2008 809 52.0 15.6 45
2009 839 51.0 16.5 49.1
2010 886 57.0 15.5 51.7
2011 876 58.0 15.1 61.9
2012 930 60.0 15.5 62.4
2013 985 63.0 15.6 61
2014 955 65.0 14.6 56.8
2015 874 54.0 16.1 54.6
2016 810 53.0 15.2 58.3
2017 794 53.0 14.9 56.3
2018 781 54.0 14.4 54
2019 704 50.0 14.0 53.6
2020 706 51.0 13.8 59.2
2021 670 51.0 13.1 63.7
2022 723 51.0 14.1 62.7
2023 720 54.0 13.3 61.8
2024 733 58.0 12.6 64.1

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 Kihei Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1138 54.5 20.8 20.5
1989 1015 52.0 19.5 19.3
1990 1157 57.0 20.2 15.9
1991 1222 63.0 19.3 12.1
1992 1054 66.0 15.9 12
1993 1076 59.0 18.2 10.6
1994 1128 59.0 19.1 14.4
1995 1338 67.0 20.0 19.9
1996 1338 67.0 20.0 19.9
1997 911 49.0 18.6 37.3
1998 777 46.0 16.9 30.6
1999 742 42.0 17.7 35.4
2000 768 46.0 16.7 36.6
2001 784 47.0 16.7 49.9
2002 821 48.5 16.9 53.1
2003 821 48.5 16.9 53.1
2004 841 49.0 17.2 54.5
2005 862 49.0 17.6 53.9
2006 818 54.0 15.1 49
2007 797 50.5 15.8 45.9
2008 809 52.0 15.6 45
2009 839 51.0 16.5 49.1
2010 886 57.0 15.5 51.7
2011 876 58.0 15.1 61.9
2012 930 60.0 15.5 62.4
2013 985 63.0 15.6 61
2014 955 65.0 14.6 56.8
2015 874 54.0 16.1 54.6
2016 810 53.0 15.2 58.3
2017 794 53.0 14.9 56.3
2018 781 54.0 14.4 54
2019 704 50.0 14.0 53.6
2020 706 51.0 13.8 59.2
2021 670 51.0 13.1 63.7
2022 723 51.0 14.1 62.7
2023 720 54.0 13.3 61.8
2024 733 58.0 12.6 64.1

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 Kihei Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,485 (9.2%) $14,664 (90.8%) $16,149

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kihei 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 68th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 122nd of 195 Elementary schools
 27.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kihei Elementary School)6132
 29%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kihei Elementary School)7640
 36%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kihei Elementary School)4244
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kihei Elementary School)3846
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kihei Elementary School)7150
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kihei Elementary School)6146
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Kihei Elementary School)5942
 17%
All Grades Mathematics (Kihei Elementary School)5944
 15%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students704720
 2.3%
African American03
American Indian11
Asian163152
 6.7%
Hispanic191188
 1.6%
Pacific Islander132129
 2.3%
White116113
 2.6%
Two or More Races101134
 32.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%61.8%
 8.3%


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Kihei Elementary School ranks 130th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Lokelani Intermediate School
High : Maui High School

Students at Kihei Elementary School are 26% Hispanic, 22% Asian, 19% Two or more races, 19% Pacific Islander, 14% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 733 students attended Kihei Elementary 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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