Pukalani Elementary School

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Pukalani Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Makawao, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 440 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.

Pukalani Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Hawaii elementary schools, ranking 78 out of 207 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby schools, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, Pukalani Elementary School had 57% of students proficient or better in ELA and 57% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 49% and 52%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade students consistently outperform the state averages in ELA and Mathematics, with 73% and 55% proficiency rates, respectively, in the 2022-2023 school year.

Pukalani Elementary School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.77% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Kamalii Elementary (27.27%) and Pomaikai Elementary (17.18%), indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2945 Iolani St
       Makawao, HI  96768


(808) 573-8760

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,960 Help


Students who attend Pukalani Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:
30.0%
Pacific Islander:
25.9%
Hispanic:
23.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Compare Details Pukalani Elementary School ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 76th 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 70.63. (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 Pukalani Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: two or more races (30%), Pacific Islander (25.9%), Hispanic (23.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pukalani Elementary School is 12.9, which is the 47th 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 Pukalani Elementary School is $16,960, which is the 77th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pukalani Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pukalani Elementary School 78th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Pukalani 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 Pukalani Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pukalani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.62 42nd 194 78.4%
2007 66.26 55th 192 71.4%
2008 75.41 23rd 146 84.2%
2009 67.61 47th 191 75.4%
2010 78.79 29th 183 84.2%
2011 67.50 52nd 191 72.8%
2012 77.02 36th 195 81.5%
2013 64.20 63rd 196 67.9%
2015 56.88 81st 194 58.2%
2016 42.00 115th 195 41.0%
2017 66.37 76th 207 63.3%
2018 71.79 48th 193 75.1%
2019 75.18 46th 196 76.5%
2021 59.92 75th 196 61.7%
2022 57.42 76th 193 60.6%
2023 63.72 69th 195 64.6%
2024 70.63 78th 207 62.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pukalani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.50 100th 198 49.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pukalani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.98 133rd 207 35.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pukalani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.27 76th 203 62.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Pukalani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.62 3rd 160 98.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pukalani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.30 47th 165 71.5%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Pukalani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.95 117th 196 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pukalani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.23 72nd 202 64.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Pukalani Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 209 1 423 15 2 n/a n/a 0 650
1990 198 0 360 13 3 n/a n/a 0 574
1991 206 13 388 0 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1992 202 4 326 58 2 n/a n/a 0 592
1993 181 2 328 57 2 n/a n/a 0 570
1994 183 1 329 50 5 n/a n/a 0 568
1995 193 0 340 43 3 n/a n/a -1 578
1996 193 0 340 43 3 n/a n/a -1 578
1997 167 0 348 46 3 n/a n/a 5 569
1998 141 0 362 51 4 n/a n/a 0 558
1999 120 1 343 56 3 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 120 2 311 57 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 130 4 310 65 4 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 122 5 291 54 8 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 122 5 291 54 8 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 131 4 305 56 8 n/a n/a 0 504
2005 102 4 336 44 6 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 78 3 331 42 10 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 72 3 344 37 10 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 84 4 350 46 9 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 71 5 350 56 10 n/a n/a 0 492
2010 84 6 367 53 7 n/a n/a 0 517
2011 89 6 127 27 6 221 42 0 518
2012 96 2 120 44 3 213 28 0 506
2013 81 1 101 55 3 221 47 0 509
2014 74 1 76 76 3 180 79 0 489
2015 66 1 60 82 2 164 78 0 453
2016 53 1 46 89 1 125 97 0 412
2017 58 1 44 103 1 116 120 0 443
2018 51 0 46 94 1 98 126 0 416
2019 50 1 42 95 1 95 121 0 405
2020 59 1 43 101 0 103 130 0 437
2021 53 0 50 107 1 110 138 0 459
2022 58 0 49 104 0 101 124 0 436
2023 55 0 50 111 0 105 119 0 440
2024 47 0 42 105 0 114 132 0 440

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 Pukalani Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 650 29.0 22.4 15.5
1990 574 29.0 19.7 16.2
1991 609 30.0 20.3 14.8
1992 592 32.0 18.5 15.9
1993 570 30.5 18.7 13
1994 568 33.0 17.2 14.3
1995 578 32.0 18.1 17.4
1996 578 32.0 18.1 17.4
1997 569 32.0 17.8 35.5
1998 558 30.0 18.6 27.6
1999 523 30.0 17.4 39.8
2000 493 32.0 15.4 39.6
2001 513 30.0 17.1 46
2002 480 26.5 18.1 43.5
2003 480 26.5 18.1 43.5
2004 504 29.5 17.1 41.5
2005 492 29.5 16.7 40
2006 464 30.5 15.2 38.1
2007 466 32.5 14.3 37.1
2008 493 31.0 15.9 36.9
2009 492 30.0 16.4 42.7
2010 517 33.0 15.6 48.2
2011 518 33.5 15.4 54.1
2012 506 33.0 15.3 55.5
2013 509 30.0 16.9 57
2014 489 28.0 17.4 55.4
2015 453 27.0 16.7 54.7
2016 412 22.0 18.7 54.4
2017 443 26.0 17.0 51.5
2018 416 29.0 14.3 51.9
2019 405 27.0 15.0 48.6
2020 437 30.0 14.5 51
2021 459 29.0 15.8 56.4
2022 436 29.0 15.0 50.5
2023 440 29.0 15.1 44.8
2024 440 34.0 12.9 42.7

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 Pukalani Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 650 29.0 22.4 15.5
1990 574 29.0 19.7 16.2
1991 609 30.0 20.3 14.8
1992 592 32.0 18.5 15.9
1993 570 30.5 18.7 13
1994 568 33.0 17.2 14.3
1995 578 32.0 18.1 17.4
1996 578 32.0 18.1 17.4
1997 569 32.0 17.8 35.5
1998 558 30.0 18.6 27.6
1999 523 30.0 17.4 39.8
2000 493 32.0 15.4 39.6
2001 513 30.0 17.1 46
2002 480 26.5 18.1 43.5
2003 480 26.5 18.1 43.5
2004 504 29.5 17.1 41.5
2005 492 29.5 16.7 40
2006 464 30.5 15.2 38.1
2007 466 32.5 14.3 37.1
2008 493 31.0 15.9 36.9
2009 492 30.0 16.4 42.7
2010 517 33.0 15.6 48.2
2011 518 33.5 15.4 54.1
2012 506 33.0 15.3 55.5
2013 509 30.0 16.9 57
2014 489 28.0 17.4 55.4
2015 453 27.0 16.7 54.7
2016 412 22.0 18.7 54.4
2017 443 26.0 17.0 51.5
2018 416 29.0 14.3 51.9
2019 405 27.0 15.0 48.6
2020 437 30.0 14.5 51
2021 459 29.0 15.8 56.4
2022 436 29.0 15.0 50.5
2023 440 29.0 15.1 44.8
2024 440 34.0 12.9 42.7

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 Pukalani Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,640 (9.7%) $15,320 (90.3%) $16,960

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pukalani Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 69th of 195 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pukalani Elementary School)6849
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pukalani Elementary School)6465
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pukalani Elementary School)6152
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pukalani Elementary School)5547
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pukalani Elementary School)7673
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pukalani Elementary School)5755
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Pukalani Elementary School)6857
 11%
All Grades Mathematics (Pukalani Elementary School)5857
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students405440
 8.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4250
 19%
Hispanic95111
 16.8%
Pacific Islander95105
 10.5%
White5055
 10%
Two or More Races121119
 1.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%44.8%
 3.9%


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Pukalani Elementary School ranks 78th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Pukalani Elementary School.

Students at Pukalani Elementary School are 30% Two or more races, 26% Pacific Islander, 24% Hispanic, 11% White, 10% Asian.


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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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