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Kalihi Uka Elementary School

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Kalihi Uka Elementary School ranks 87 th of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Kalihi Uka Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Honolulu, Hawaii, with 240 students enrolled. The school consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 60% of students proficient or better in ELA and 51.18% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50% and 48%, respectively.

While Kalihi Uka Elementary School's Hispanic students rank 2nd out of 165 Hawaii elementary schools in ELA, the school's performance for Pacific Islander and Special Education students is relatively lower, ranking 148th and 183rd out of 196-207 Hawaii elementary schools. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 20.3% in 2023-2024 to 17.0% in 2024-2025, but this rate is still higher than the state's goal of 15%. Kalihi Uka Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 66.67% in 2023-2024, indicating a relatively high-need student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Maemae Elementary and Major General William R Shafter Elementary perform better academically than Kalihi Uka Elementary School, while Kalihi Waena Elementary and Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary have lower proficiency rates. Addressing the achievement gaps and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students, as well as tackling chronic absenteeism, could be areas of focus for Kalihi Uka Elementary School as it builds on its academic strengths.

249

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,128

Per pupil spending ?

69.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2411 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819

(808) 832-3310

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Kalihi Uka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
High:	Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

55.0%

Pacific Islander:

24.9%

Two or more races:

12.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 60th percentile in 2015 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Hawaii median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

87^th of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

85^th 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	64.8	87 of 204	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.2	77 of 207	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.9	78 of 195	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.1	81 of 193	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.6	40 of 196	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.6	40 of 196	79.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	39 of 193	79.8%	★★★★☆
2017	86.5	39 of 207	81.2%	★★★★☆
2016	71.6	48 of 195	75.4%	★★★★☆
2015	57.2	77 of 194	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.8	83 of 196	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	39.0	136 of 195	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.2	136 of 191	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	23.8	151 of 183	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	39.7	136 of 191	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	35.1	107 of 146	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	44.0	114 of 192	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	45.6	104 of 194	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	68.1	81 of 203	60.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	72.6	45 of 123	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.7	75 of 198	62.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	97.5	2 of 165	98.8%	★★★★★

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	45.2	66 of 110	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.0	148 of 196	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	183 of 207	11.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	72.5	69 of 202	65.8%	★★★☆☆

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)99th percentile+36 vs school

White (2024)66th percentile+3 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)63rd percentile+6 vs school

Asian (2024)60th percentile-3 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)40th percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2024)12th percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%

Science54%

Mathematics51%

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Schools Near Kalihi Uka 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
Kalihi Uka Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2411 Kalihi St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3310	249	15	16.6	69.1%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.2%)	137 (55.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (24.9%)	31 (12.4%)	64.8	87^th of 204 public elementary schools	57.4%		71.2	77^th of 207 public elementary schools	62.8%	10	54.0	56.0	51.0	$18,128	$1,896	$16,232
Kaewai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1929 Kamehameha IV Rd	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3500	257	21	12.2	80.9%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)	69 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (58.0%)	24 (9.3%)	18.5	170^th of 204 public elementary schools	16.7%		25.8	160^th of 207 public elementary schools	22.7%	10	34.0	33.0	24.0	$18,403	$1,847	$16,556
Kalihi Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2471 Kula Kolea Dr	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3177	183	18	10.1	75.4%	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (14.2%)	39 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (54.1%)	16 (8.7%)	34.7	136^th of 204 public elementary schools	33.3%		19.4	175^th of 207 public elementary schools	15.5%	39	43.0	42.0	34.0	$19,044	$2,060	$16,984
Kapalama Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 North School St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3290	476	37	12.8	56.3%	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (12.2%)	291 (61.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.5%)	74 (15.5%)	70.5	75^th of 204 public elementary schools	63.2%		80.1	53^rd of 207 public elementary schools	74.4%	22	59.0	54.0	59.0	$15,866	$1,539	$14,327
Linapuni Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1434 Linapuni St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3303	121	10	12.1	86.8%	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (85.1%)	9 (7.4%)								(n/a)				$22,013	$1,530	$20,483
Kalihi Waena Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1240 Gulick Ave	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3210	432	31	14.1	65.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	180 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	192 (44.4%)	45 (10.4%)	20.8	164^th of 204 public elementary schools	19.6%		33.4	147^th of 207 public elementary schools	29.0%	17	30.0	37.0	29.0	$17,807	$1,789	$16,018
Lanakila Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	717 North Kuakini St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4466	287	22	13.0	67.2%	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	147 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (32.8%)	25 (8.7%)	71.5	71^st of 204 public elementary schools	65.2%		69.8	80^th of 207 public elementary schools	61.4%	9	50.0	59.0	66.0	$17,018	$1,898	$15,120
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1121 Middle St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3040	384	32	12.0	74.0%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	126 (32.8%)	0 (0.0%)	199 (51.8%)	42 (10.9%)	20.5	165^th of 204 public elementary schools	19.1%		27.3	159^th of 207 public elementary schools	23.2%	6	28.0	32.0	34.0	$17,487	$1,896	$15,591
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1618 Palama St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3370	227	19	11.9	74.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.8%)	94 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (37.0%)	29 (12.8%)	53.3	102^nd of 204 public elementary schools	50.0%		47.2	122^nd of 207 public elementary schools	41.1%	20	46.0	51.0	48.0	$18,177	$1,768	$16,409
Maemae Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	319 Wyllie St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 595-5400	667	43	15.5	22.9%	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (10.8%)	321 (48.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (11.5%)	184 (27.6%)	87.5	30^th of 204 public elementary schools	85.3%		95.9	11^th of 207 public elementary schools	94.7%	19	61.0	71.0	75.0	$15,427	$1,294	$14,133

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalihi Uka Elementary School

How many students attend Kalihi Uka Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 249 students attended Kalihi Uka Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Kalihi Uka Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kalihi Uka Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
High : Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School

Is Kalihi Uka Elementary School a good school?

Kalihi Uka Elementary School ranks 87^th of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Kalihi Uka Elementary School?

Students at Kalihi Uka Elementary School are 55% Asian, 25% Pacific Islander, 12% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What district is Kalihi Uka Elementary School in?

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