Mauka Lani Elementary School

Summary:

Mauka Lani Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kapolei, Hawaii, serving 538 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic and Pacific Islander students compared to nearby schools, its overall academic performance has been mixed, with fluctuating rankings and ratings over the years.

Mauka Lani's student group performances vary, with its Hispanic students ranking relatively well at 41st out of 165 Hawaii elementary schools, but its Asian, African American, Pacific Islander, English Language Learner, and Special Education students ranking lower compared to other schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (51.63%), Mathematics (41.46%), and Science (49.37%) are generally lower than the state averages, and it has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.1%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, a significant percentage of Mauka Lani's students (44.42%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Kapolei Elementary and Hookele Elementary, Mauka Lani's performance is generally lower, with these schools ranking higher in the state and having better test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the factors behind Mauka Lani's challenges, including targeted interventions and support for its diverse student population, could be crucial in helping the school improve its overall performance and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 92-1300 Panana St
       Kapolei, HI  96707


(808) 672-1100

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,964 Help


Students who attend Mauka Lani Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kapolei Middle School
High:    Kapolei High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  538

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
28.8%
Two or more races:
28.8%
Pacific Islander:
19.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mauka Lani Elementary School ranks worse than 50.7% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 100th 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 54.31. (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 Mauka Lani Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (28.8%), two or more races (28.8%), Pacific Islander (19.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mauka Lani Elementary School is 14.5. 115 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 Mauka Lani Elementary School is $15,964. 115 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mauka Lani Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mauka Lani Elementary School 105th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Mauka Lani 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 Mauka Lani Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mauka Lani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.72 121st 194 37.6%
2007 40.94 125th 192 34.9%
2008 44.38 95th 146 34.9%
2009 29.73 152nd 191 20.4%
2010 31.50 139th 183 24.0%
2011 40.65 122nd 191 36.1%
2012 47.57 112th 195 42.6%
2013 34.06 149th 196 24.0%
2015 34.66 132nd 194 32.0%
2016 25.86 151st 195 22.6%
2017 44.74 123rd 207 40.6%
2018 38.82 121st 193 37.3%
2019 50.40 97th 196 50.5%
2021 60.35 74th 196 62.2%
2022 41.56 110th 193 43.0%
2023 36.83 124th 195 36.4%
2024 54.31 105th 207 49.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mauka Lani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.08 113th 198 42.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mauka Lani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.06 162nd 207 21.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mauka Lani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.49 170th 203 16.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Mauka Lani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.88 99th 160 38.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mauka Lani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.43 41st 165 75.2%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Mauka Lani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.86 113th 196 42.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mauka Lani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.94 90th 202 55.4%
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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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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Open Quote This school really indulges their kids in their actives in the classroom and outside. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mauka Lani Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 148 14 186 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 355
1989 185 21 186 7 3 n/a n/a 0 402
1990 177 25 211 4 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1991 186 7 221 25 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1992 212 24 214 20 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 222 36 257 30 1 n/a n/a -1 545
1994 232 28 259 28 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 239 32 352 31 3 n/a n/a -1 656
1996 239 32 352 31 3 n/a n/a -1 656
1997 218 26 393 24 1 n/a n/a -6 656
1998 218 15 442 30 4 n/a n/a 0 709
1999 206 18 434 38 2 n/a n/a 0 698
2000 187 16 414 35 1 n/a n/a 0 653
2001 189 25 446 30 1 n/a n/a 0 691
2002 180 27 361 28 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 180 27 361 28 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 172 26 381 33 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2005 163 24 359 38 2 n/a n/a 0 586
2006 146 25 376 35 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2007 153 18 367 46 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2008 136 19 359 38 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2009 133 15 382 35 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2010 131 14 411 29 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2011 58 17 90 64 2 243 95 0 569
2012 57 12 101 115 0 206 120 0 611
2013 61 14 86 155 0 203 124 0 643
2014 55 17 81 175 0 183 149 0 660
2015 55 17 52 179 0 152 145 0 600
2016 50 11 75 174 0 147 150 0 607
2017 45 9 78 195 0 153 160 0 640
2018 54 14 66 182 0 155 155 0 626
2019 59 10 77 167 0 142 168 0 623
2020 49 9 73 159 0 135 155 0 580
2021 51 9 80 168 0 121 166 0 595
2022 42 9 89 178 0 127 165 0 610
2023 44 13 64 151 1 114 151 0 538
2024 44 11 68 155 0 105 155 0 538

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 Mauka Lani Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 355 18.0 19.7 12.7
1989 402 19.0 21.1 7.7
1990 418 20.0 20.9 8.6
1991 439 21.0 20.9 5.7
1992 470 23.0 20.4 8.5
1993 545 27.0 20.2 9.7
1994 549 30.0 18.3 6.9
1995 656 30.0 21.9 9.9
1996 656 30.0 21.9 9.9
1997 656 31.0 21.2 14.7
1998 709 37.5 18.9 17.9
1999 698 35.0 19.9 24.2
2000 653 35.0 18.7 30.9
2001 691 38.0 18.2 32.3
2002 596 35.0 17.0 39.8
2003 596 35.0 17.0 39.8
2004 612 36.0 17.0 40
2005 586 35.0 16.7 41.3
2006 583 34.0 17.1 44.9
2007 587 35.0 16.8 41.9
2008 553 35.0 15.8 38.3
2009 566 34.0 16.6 42.9
2010 586 37.0 15.8 41.8
2011 569 34.0 16.7 50.8
2012 611 38.0 16.0 46.3
2013 643 39.0 16.4 51.6
2014 660 44.0 15.0 50.3
2015 600 39.0 15.3 53.7
2016 607 40.0 15.1 52.2
2017 640 35.0 18.2 49.4
2018 626 43.0 14.5 47.8
2019 623 43.0 14.4 47.2
2020 580 42.0 13.8 48.1
2021 595 42.0 14.1 43.7
2022 610 42.0 14.5 45.9
2023 538 39.0 13.7 44.4
2024 538 37.0 14.5 41.1

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 Mauka Lani Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 355 18.0 19.7 12.7
1989 402 19.0 21.1 7.7
1990 418 20.0 20.9 8.6
1991 439 21.0 20.9 5.7
1992 470 23.0 20.4 8.5
1993 545 27.0 20.2 9.7
1994 549 30.0 18.3 6.9
1995 656 30.0 21.9 9.9
1996 656 30.0 21.9 9.9
1997 656 31.0 21.2 14.7
1998 709 37.5 18.9 17.9
1999 698 35.0 19.9 24.2
2000 653 35.0 18.7 30.9
2001 691 38.0 18.2 32.3
2002 596 35.0 17.0 39.8
2003 596 35.0 17.0 39.8
2004 612 36.0 17.0 40
2005 586 35.0 16.7 41.3
2006 583 34.0 17.1 44.9
2007 587 35.0 16.8 41.9
2008 553 35.0 15.8 38.3
2009 566 34.0 16.6 42.9
2010 586 37.0 15.8 41.8
2011 569 34.0 16.7 50.8
2012 611 38.0 16.0 46.3
2013 643 39.0 16.4 51.6
2014 660 44.0 15.0 50.3
2015 600 39.0 15.3 53.7
2016 607 40.0 15.1 52.2
2017 640 35.0 18.2 49.4
2018 626 43.0 14.5 47.8
2019 623 43.0 14.4 47.2
2020 580 42.0 13.8 48.1
2021 595 42.0 14.1 43.7
2022 610 42.0 14.5 45.9
2023 538 39.0 13.7 44.4
2024 538 37.0 14.5 41.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mauka Lani Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,002 (6.3%) $14,962 (93.7%) $15,964

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mauka Lani 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 97th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 124th of 195 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mauka Lani Elementary School)6046
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mauka Lani Elementary School)6852
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mauka Lani Elementary School)5134
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mauka Lani Elementary School)4639
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mauka Lani Elementary School)5148
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mauka Lani Elementary School)3637
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Mauka Lani Elementary School)5443
 11%
All Grades Mathematics (Mauka Lani Elementary School)5042
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students623538
 13.6%
African American1013
 30%
American Indian01
Asian7764
 16.9%
Hispanic167151
 9.6%
Pacific Islander142114
 19.7%
White5944
 25.4%
Two or More Races168151
 10.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%44.4%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mauka Lani Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 538 students attended Mauka Lani Elementary School.

Students at Mauka Lani Elementary School are 29% Hispanic, 29% Two or more races, 20% Pacific Islander, 13% Asian, 8% White, 2% African American.

Students who attend Mauka Lani Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kapolei Middle School
High : Kapolei High School

Mauka Lani Elementary School ranks 105th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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