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Koko Head Elementary School

Q: Is Koko Head Elementary School a good school?

Koko Head Elementary School ranks 21 st of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Koko Head Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 302 students. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current ranking of 21 out of 204 schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Koko Head Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 74% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 64% in Mathematics, and 76% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly for Asian, African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, demonstrating its ability to support the academic growth of all learners. Additionally, Koko Head Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to many of the surrounding schools, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Palolo Elementary School and Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School, Koko Head Elementary stands out as a top-performing institution, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the past 10 school years, is a testament to its ability to deliver a high-quality education to its students.

301

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,249

Per pupil spending ?

19.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

189 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825

(808) 397-5811

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Koko Head Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Niu Valley Middle School
High:	Henry J Kaiser High School

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

34.2%

Asian:

24.3%

White:

20.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Hawaii elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hawaii Department of Education

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

21^st of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st 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	91.1	21 of 204	89.7%	★★★★★
2024	92.2	19 of 207	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	92.4	11 of 195	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	90.9	15 of 193	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	91.0	16 of 196	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	85.6	22 of 196	88.8%	★★★★☆
2018	83.1	31 of 193	83.9%	★★★★☆
2017	95.5	12 of 207	94.2%	★★★★★
2016	89.9	17 of 195	91.3%	★★★★★
2015	86.5	25 of 194	87.1%	★★★★☆
2013	85.2	24 of 196	87.8%	★★★★☆
2012	87.7	11 of 195	94.4%	★★★★★
2011	92.0	8 of 191	95.8%	★★★★★
2010	97.7	1 of 183	99.5%	★★★★★
2009	88.5	14 of 191	92.7%	★★★★★
2008	89.6	12 of 146	91.8%	★★★★★
2007	78.7	28 of 192	85.4%	★★★★☆
2006	86.4	18 of 194	90.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	94.7	15 of 160	90.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	11 of 125	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	81.8	40 of 203	80.3%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	96.1	12 of 198	93.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	90.3	25 of 165	84.8%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	79.3	49 of 196	75.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	69.2	47 of 153	69.3%	★★★★☆
2024	90.5	26 of 207	87.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	78.8	40 of 171	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	81.0	38 of 202	81.2%	★★★★☆

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)

English Language Learner (2024)94th percentile+3 vs school

Asian (2025)91st percentile~ school

African American (2024)91st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2024)85th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)77th percentile-13 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)75th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2025)69th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

Science76%

English Language Arts74%

Mathematics64%

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by a citizen
Monday, October 18, 2021

I agree that this is a School Digger, they do request for funding and get them - but do not necessarily use it toward the student to conclude $16,000 + per has been EVER expended. They are Eager, but during pandemic, still sitting on it. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 11, 2021

Wonderful Principal, administrative staff, and incredible teachers made the transition so much easier, even during a pandemic year. Kudos to Koko Head for the dedication! Close Quote

Schools Near Koko Head 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
Koko Head Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	189 Lunalilo Home Rd	Honolulu	96825	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 397-5811	301	21	14.6	19.9%	61 (20.3%)	4 (1.3%)	35 (11.6%)	73 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.3%)	103 (34.2%)	91.1	21^st of 204 public elementary schools	89.7%		92.2	19^th of 207 public elementary schools	90.8%	2	76.0	74.0	64.0	$16,249	$1,014	$15,235
Hahaione Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	595 Pepeekeo St	Honolulu	96825	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 397-5822	475	36	13.1	11.8%	74 (15.6%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (12.4%)	146 (30.7%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.8%)	170 (35.8%)	90.9	23^rd of 204 public elementary schools	88.7%		74.4	72^nd of 207 public elementary schools	65.2%	49	72.0	71.0	70.0	$14,421	$1,011	$13,410
Kamiloiki Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7788 Hawaii Kai Dr	Honolulu	96825	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 397-5800	370	26	14.5	17.3%	65 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (17.8%)	69 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.5%)	135 (36.5%)	89.4	26^th of 204 public elementary schools	87.3%		79.5	55^th of 207 public elementary schools	73.4%	29	73.0	72.0	63.0	$15,471	$924	$14,547
Aina Haina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 W Hind Dr	Honolulu	96821	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 377-2419	351	26	13.7	14.2%	39 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (11.7%)	112 (31.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.5%)	129 (36.8%)	81.8	47^th of 204 public elementary schools	77.0%		86.5	37^th of 207 public elementary schools	82.1%	10	62.0	67.0	60.0	$16,423	$1,387	$15,036
Blanche Pope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41-133 Huli St	Waimanalo	96795	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 259-0450	212	16	13.2	65.1%	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (18.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (73.1%)	15 (7.1%)	17	174^th of 204 public elementary schools	14.7%		17.2	182^nd of 207 public elementary schools	12.1%	8	17.0	35.0	32.0	$19,076	$1,765	$17,311
Malama Honua Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	41-054 Ehukai St	Waimanalo	96795	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 259-5522	170	11	15.4	50.6%	19 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (14.1%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (54.7%)	32 (18.8%)	45.1	115^th of 204 public elementary schools	43.6%		56.6	98^th of 207 public elementary schools	52.7%	17	29.0	59.0	42.0	$9,108	$1,139	$7,969
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School	Public	PK, KG-8	41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy	Waimanalo	96795	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 259-0460	344	27	12.7	79.4%	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	84 (24.4%)	22 (6.4%)	2 (0.6%)	188 (54.7%)	42 (12.2%)	7.5	196^th of 204 public elementary schools	3.9%		10.7	193^rd of 207 public elementary schools	6.8%	3	20.0	27.0	15.0	$18,181	$2,048	$16,133
Kahala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4559 Kilauea Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-8455	273	20	14.0	23.8%	29 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (15.4%)	113 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.7%)	68 (24.9%)	90.7	24^th of 204 public elementary schools	88.2%		77.5	61^st of 207 public elementary schools	70.5%	37	67.0	77.0	68.0	$16,879	$1,368	$15,511
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4945 Kilauea Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4740	513	38	13.5	15.0%	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.0%)	301 (58.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	145 (28.3%)	91.1	20^th of 204 public elementary schools	90.2%		96.6	6^th of 207 public elementary schools	97.1%	14	67.0	74.0	74.0	$15,541	$1,317	$14,224
Waialae Elementary - PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1045 19th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4880	495	40	12.3	25.3%	53 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (14.3%)	147 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	187 (37.8%)	70.1	76^th of 204 public elementary schools	62.7%		76	65^th of 207 public elementary schools	68.6%	11	48.0	66.0	55.0	$8,816	$1,180	$7,636

Frequently Asked Questions about Koko Head Elementary School

Is Koko Head Elementary School a good school?

Koko Head Elementary School ranks 21^st of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Koko Head Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 301 students attended Koko Head Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Koko Head Elementary School?

Students at Koko Head Elementary School are 34% Two or more races, 24% Asian, 20% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

What district is Koko Head Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What schools do graduates of Koko Head Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Koko Head Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Niu Valley Middle School
High : Henry J Kaiser High School

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