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Makawao Elementary School

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Makawao Elementary School ranks 112 th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

112^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 203 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Makawao Elementary School is a PK–5 public school serving 463 students at 3542 Baldwin Ave in Makawao, an Upcountry Maui community, and it is part of the Hawaii Department of Education — a single statewide district, so district-level rankings have no comparative meaning here. In 2025–2026 the school ranked 112th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools (45th percentile, 2 stars), and it is the largest of the five Upcountry elementary schools. Roughly 51.62% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25, and 32.0% were chronically absent.

Makawao's recent history is unusually uneven. It climbed from the 29th percentile in 2021–22 to the 61st in 2024–25, then dropped back to the 45th in 2025–26, while nearby Pukalani Elementary School and Kamalii Elementary School have stayed much steadier. Test scores sit at or below the comparison median in every subject: ELA 47% (median 50%), math 46% (at the median), and science 42% (median 45%). Within the five Upcountry schools, Makawao ranks 4th of 5 in ELA, 3rd of 5 in math, and last in science — even though Paia Elementary School and Pukalani Elementary School show science can be a strength in this area. Science fell 25 points in one year (67% to 42%), the largest single-year science decline among the comparison schools, and math fell 8 points.

Attendance is improving, from 35.6% chronically absent in 2023–24 to 32.0% in 2024–25, but that rate is still the 4th highest of eleven nearby schools. Resources look comparatively favorable — the highest per-student spending in the group (a 2018–19 figure) and the 3rd-best student–teacher ratio at 13.6 — yet results remain at or below the peer median, suggesting curriculum and instruction, rather than class size or funding, are the areas to watch. In 2025–26, every reported student group ranked below the school's own overall standing, including students receiving special education services, whose three-year percentile rank slipped from 61st to 32nd.

463

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

51.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

3542 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, HI 96768

(808) 573-8770

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Makawao Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

27.0%

Two or more races:

24.4%

Pacific Islander:

23.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 29th percentile in 2022 → 45th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 45th (2026) from a 29th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

112^th of 203

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	112 of 203	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	67.6	79 of 204	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.5	118 of 207	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.2	120 of 195	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.1	137 of 193	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.8	115 of 196	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.9	77 of 196	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.6	81 of 193	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	71.3	63 of 207	69.6%	★★★★☆
2016	59.6	77 of 195	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	35.7	129 of 194	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	61.5	69 of 196	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	77.4	34 of 195	82.6%	★★★★☆
2011	61.1	67 of 191	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.1	83 of 183	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	44.4	122 of 191	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	36.2	105 of 146	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	42.1	120 of 192	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	50.7	90 of 194	53.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	65.3	73 of 160	54.4%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	17.6	118 of 130	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	41.4	89 of 125	28.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.3	146 of 203	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	54.6	116 of 198	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	83.9	33 of 165	80.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	39.7	127 of 202	37.1%	★★☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	43.4	69 of 115	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	82.4	18 of 110	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	53.2	103 of 196	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	40.0	105 of 155	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.9	84 of 153	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.9	80 of 207	61.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	103 of 173	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	65.9	69 of 171	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.5	125 of 202	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)80th percentile+37 vs school

African American (2024)54th percentile+11 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)41st percentile~ school

White (2026)40th percentile-4 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)40th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)37th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)32nd percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2026)9th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts47%

Mathematics46%

Science42%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				HSA Science (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Makawao Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3542 Baldwin Ave	Makawao	96768	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 573-8770	463	34	13.6	51.6%	97 (21.0%)	1 (0.2%)	125 (27.0%)	20 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (23.1%)	113 (24.4%)	47.1	112^th of 203 public elementary schools	44.8%		67.6	79^th of 204 public elementary schools	61.3%	33	42.0	47.0	46.0	$17,005	$1,607	$15,398
Pukalani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2945 Iolani St	Makawao	96768	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 573-8760	455	35	13.0	43.7%	51 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (21.1%)	48 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	116 (25.5%)	144 (31.6%)	69.4	71^st of 203 public elementary schools	65.0%		72.1	70^th of 204 public elementary schools	65.7%	1	62.0	52.0	54.0	$16,960	$1,640	$15,320
Paia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	955 Baldwin Ave	Paia	96779	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 579-2100	406	22	18.4	61.8%	21 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	124 (30.5%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	202 (49.8%)	50 (12.3%)	35.7	141^st of 203 public elementary schools	30.5%		51.7	103^rd of 204 public elementary schools	49.5%	38	60.0	31.0	25.0	$14,717	$1,314	$13,403
Haiku Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Pauwela Rd	Haiku	96708	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 575-3000	336	22	15.2	53.0%	150 (44.6%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (21.7%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (13.4%)	63 (18.8%)	59.8	94^th of 203 public elementary schools	53.7%		46.7	113^th of 204 public elementary schools	44.6%	19	48.0	58.0	45.0	$16,016	$1,511	$14,505
Kula Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Kula Hwy	Kula	96790	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 876-7610	339	24	14.1	49.3%	73 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (20.4%)	13 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	86 (25.4%)	97 (28.6%)	63.5	85^th of 203 public elementary schools	58.1%		54.4	97^th of 204 public elementary schools	52.5%	12	44.0	59.0	54.0	$15,886	$1,087	$14,799
Kahului Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	410 S Hina Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 873-3055	795	58	13.7	59.6%	17 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	124 (15.6%)	424 (53.3%)	0 (0.0%)	186 (23.4%)	41 (5.2%)	38.3	135^th of 203 public elementary schools	33.5%		27.2	153^rd of 204 public elementary schools	25.0%	18	44.0	42.0	37.0	$14,823	$1,257	$13,566
Lihikai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	335 S Papa Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 873-3033	632	43	14.6	61.6%	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	105 (16.6%)	273 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	169 (26.7%)	71 (11.2%)	52.4	103^rd of 203 public elementary schools	49.3%		40.5	126^th of 204 public elementary schools	38.2%	23	45.0	50.0	47.0	$16,212	$1,580	$14,632
Pomaikai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4650 S Kamehameha Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 876-7610	545	37	14.7	25.9%	64 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	116 (21.3%)	126 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (12.5%)	170 (31.2%)	71.5	65^th of 203 public elementary schools	68.0%		83.5	41^st of 204 public elementary schools	79.9%	24	61.0	59.0	49.0	$15,889	$1,504	$14,385
Kihei Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 E Lipoa St	Kihei	96753	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 875-6818	727	59	12.3	65.7%	98 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	196 (27.0%)	158 (21.7%)	2 (0.3%)	156 (21.5%)	117 (16.1%)	37.7	137^th of 203 public elementary schools	32.5%		30.5	146^th of 204 public elementary schools	28.4%	9	42.0	44.0	36.0	$16,149	$1,485	$14,664
Kamalii Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	180 Kealii Alanui	Kihei	96753	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 875-6840	342	28	12.2	31.6%	139 (40.6%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (24.6%)	23 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.6%)	63 (18.4%)	72.3	63^rd of 203 public elementary schools	69.0%		65.8	85^th of 204 public elementary schools	58.3%	22	54.0	60.0	56.0	$16,094	$1,165	$14,929

Frequently Asked Questions about Makawao Elementary School

What district is Makawao Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What is the racial makeup of Makawao Elementary School?

Students at Makawao Elementary School are 27% Hispanic, 24% Two or more races, 23% Pacific Islander, 21% White, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Makawao Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 463 students attended Makawao Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Makawao Elementary School attend?

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

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

Is Makawao Elementary School a good school?

Makawao Elementary School ranks 112^th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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