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Makaha Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

188^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 8% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Makaha Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Waianae, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 403 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.

Makaha Elementary School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 50% to 56%, which is significantly higher than the 8% to 43% rates at nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts and Mathematics were 25.96% and 23.44%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 50% and 53% for 3rd grade, 50% and 48% for 4th grade, 56% and 45% for 5th grade, and 52% and 39% for 6th grade. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.01% to 86.45%, which is significantly higher than the 25.64% to 85.68% rates at nearby schools.

Makaha Elementary School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While the school ranks 50 out of 160 Hawaii elementary schools for African American students, it ranks 169 out of 171 for White students and 166 out of 198 for English Language Learner students in the 2023-2024 school year. These disparities suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs and challenges faced by underperforming subgroups. Implementing strategies to improve attendance, provide targeted academic support, and address the unique needs of its diverse student population could help Makaha Elementary School improve student outcomes and better serve the Waianae community.

409

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,134

Per pupil spending ?

79.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

84-200 Ala Naauao Pl
Waianae, HI 96792

(808) 695-7900

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Makaha Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Waianae Intermediate School
High:	Waianae High School

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

40.8%

Hispanic:

38.6%

Two or more races:

13.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 7th percentile in 2015 → 8th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!Near the bottom of Hawaii Department of Education's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

188^th of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Bottom 8%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

172^nd of 182Elementary Schools in the Hawaii Department of Education

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
2025	10.5	188 of 204	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	14.1	188 of 207	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.3	175 of 195	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	8.4	186 of 193	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	5.9	194 of 196	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	3.4	195 of 196	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	6.3	187 of 193	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.9	191 of 207	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	7.8	184 of 195	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	10.0	181 of 194	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	11.4	189 of 196	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	11.0	185 of 195	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	11.9	183 of 191	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	11.0	172 of 183	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	11.4	178 of 191	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	34.1	111 of 146	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	23.5	162 of 192	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	35.1	133 of 194	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	75.5	50 of 160	68.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	14.4	189 of 203	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	31.6	166 of 198	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	61 of 110	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.4	172 of 196	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	125 of 153	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	64.8	83 of 207	59.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	3.0	169 of 171	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	23.1	182 of 202	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

African American (2024)69th percentile+60 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)45th percentile+37 vs school

Special Education (2025)18th percentile+10 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)16th percentile+7 vs school

Asian (2024)7th percentile~ school

White (2025)1st percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts30%

Mathematics21%

Science21%

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Schools Near Makaha Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Makaha Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	84-200 Ala Naauao Pl	Waianae	96792	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 695-7900	409	36	11.3	79.2%	17 (4.2%)	3 (0.7%)	158 (38.6%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	167 (40.8%)	55 (13.4%)	10.5	188^th of 204 public elementary schools	7.8%		14.1	188^th of 207 public elementary schools	9.2%		21.0	30.0	21.0	$18,134	$1,861	$16,273
Waianae Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	85-220 McArthur St	Waianae	96792	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 697-7083	407	31	13.1	86.7%	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (28.7%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	239 (58.7%)	42 (10.3%)	9.7	192^nd of 204 public elementary schools	5.9%		5.9	202^nd of 207 public elementary schools	2.4%	10		28.0	20.0	$17,358	$1,921	$15,437
Leihoku Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	86-285 Leihoku St	Waianae	96792	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 697-7100	756	70	10.8	73.5%	24 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	207 (27.4%)	49 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	381 (50.4%)	93 (12.3%)	42.9	119^th of 204 public elementary schools	41.7%		46.2	126^th of 207 public elementary schools	39.1%	7	46.0	44.0	41.0	$15,254	$1,415	$13,839
Maili Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	87-360 Kulaaupuni St	Waianae	96792	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 697-7150	609	41	14.8	65.0%	22 (3.6%)	5 (0.8%)	182 (29.9%)	73 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	228 (37.4%)	99 (16.3%)	25.3	159^th of 204 public elementary schools	22.1%		30.9	151^st of 207 public elementary schools	27.1%	8	31.0	40.0	33.0	$17,151	$1,912	$15,239
Nanaikapono Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	89-153 Mano Ave	Waianae	96792	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 668-5800	688	55	12.5	80.2%	9 (1.3%)	5 (0.7%)	150 (21.8%)	40 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	393 (57.1%)	89 (12.9%)	5.8	201^st of 204 public elementary schools	1.5%		6.2	198^th of 207 public elementary schools	4.3%	3	18.0	24.0	13.0	$17,250	$1,794	$15,456
Nanakuli Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	89-778 Haleakala Ave	Waianae	96792	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 668-5813	384	29	13.2	75.8%	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	70 (18.2%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	268 (69.8%)	37 (9.6%)	9.2	193^rd of 204 public elementary schools	5.4%		14.5	186^th of 207 public elementary schools	10.1%	7	16.0	18.0	26.0	$16,898	$1,506	$15,392
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS	Public, Charter	K-8	89-195 Farrington Hwy	Waianae	96792	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 668-9030	707	48	14.7	61.7%	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	177 (25.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	461 (65.2%)	55 (7.8%)	7.3	197^th of 204 public elementary schools	3.4%		6.1	199^th of 207 public elementary schools	3.9%	2	16.0	23.0	20.0	$9,080	$771	$8,309
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Schofield Barracks	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 624-9500	681	54	12.6	52.4%	206 (30.2%)	84 (12.3%)	237 (34.8%)	24 (3.5%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.3%)	85 (12.5%)	41.5	123^rd of 204 public elementary schools	39.7%		48.8	115^th of 207 public elementary schools	44.4%	8	40.0	50.0	38.0	$16,452	$1,545	$14,907
Waialua Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	67-020 Waialua Beach Rd	Waialua	96791	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 637-8228	413	31	13.3	50.4%	133 (32.2%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (24.0%)	53 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.4%)	85 (20.6%)	80.2	52^nd of 204 public elementary schools	74.5%		83.8	42^nd of 207 public elementary schools	79.7%	10	56.0	66.0	66.0	$16,127	$1,320	$14,807
Haleiwa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	66-505 Haleiwa Rd	Haleiwa	96712	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 637-8237	196	15	13.0	56.1%	43 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (26.5%)	14 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (19.4%)	49 (25.0%)	61.4	90^th of 204 public elementary schools	55.9%		71.4	76^th of 207 public elementary schools	63.3%	14	42.0	55.0	62.0	$17,895	$1,193	$16,702

Frequently Asked Questions about Makaha Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Makaha Elementary School?

Students at Makaha Elementary School are 41% Pacific Islander, 39% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 4% White, 2% Asian.

Is Makaha Elementary School a good school?

Makaha Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Hawaii elementary schools.

What district is Makaha Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

How many students attend Makaha Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 409 students attended Makaha Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Makaha Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Waianae Intermediate School
High : Waianae High School

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