Maunaloa Elementary School

Maunaloa Elementary School is a small public elementary school located in Maunaloa, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 43 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.

Maunaloa Elementary School has experienced a concerning decline in student academic performance, as evidenced by the steady drop in proficiency rates on standardized assessments over the past few years. In the most recent years, the school's ranking has been in the bottom quarter of Maunaloa Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly below the state averages. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that it serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic struggles observed.

Despite the overall academic challenges, Maunaloa Elementary School appears to provide strong support for its special education students, as indicated by the school's high ranking in this student subgroup. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.1 to 7.6 in recent years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the significantly higher per-student spending at Maunaloa Elementary School compared to Kaunakakai Elementary School raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the impact on student outcomes.