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Kaleiopuu Elementary School

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Kaleiopuu Elementary School ranks 81 st of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

81^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Kaleiopuu Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Waipahu, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 739 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.

While Kaleiopuu Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range among Hawaii elementary schools, ranking between 81-137 out of 193-207 schools over the past 10 years, the school performs well for Asian and Hispanic students, ranking in the top half of Hawaii elementary schools for these subgroups. However, the school struggles with Pacific Islander and White student performance, ranking in the bottom half or bottom quarter of schools for these subgroups. Additionally, English Language Learner and Special Education students also perform below average compared to other Hawaii elementary schools. Kaleiopuu has also had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.0% to 26.5% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Kaleiopuu's performance is generally lower than the nearby Pearl City Elementary, Holomua Elementary, and Kanoelani Elementary, which have higher rankings, ratings, and academic achievement. However, Kaleiopuu outperforms some of the other nearby schools, such as Honowai Elementary and Waipahu Elementary, which have even lower rankings and proficiency rates. Addressing the school's resource allocation, socioeconomic factors, and attendance issues could be key to improving Kaleiopuu's overall academic outcomes.

727

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,778

Per pupil spending ?

47.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

94-665 Kaaholo St
Waipahu, HI 96797

(808) 675-0266

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Kaleiopuu Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Waipahu Intermediate School
High:	Waipahu High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

52.4%

Two or more races:

18.2%

Pacific Islander:

14.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 42nd percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Hawaii median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

81^st of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 42% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

79^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	67.4	81 of 204	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.4	99 of 207	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.3	96 of 195	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.7	119 of 193	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.7	137 of 196	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.2	123 of 196	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.2	113 of 193	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.6	128 of 207	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.1	121 of 195	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.9	113 of 194	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.7	95 of 196	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.8	80 of 195	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.6	80 of 191	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	53.4	89 of 183	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.2	96 of 191	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	46.4	90 of 146	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	52.9	91 of 192	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	46.4	101 of 194	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	68.7	64 of 160	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	76.8	38 of 125	69.6%	★★★★☆
2024	48.9	127 of 203	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	73.9	41 of 123	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	111 of 198	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	79.6	4 of 17	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	62.2	74 of 165	55.2%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	25.5	89 of 110	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	55.9	96 of 196	51.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	55.2	73 of 153	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.2	130 of 207	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	30.5	132 of 171	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	52.4	116 of 202	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2025)76th percentile+16 vs school

Asian (2025)70th percentile+9 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)67th percentile+6 vs school

African American (2024)60th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2025)52nd percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)23rd percentile-37 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)19th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

Science60%

English Language Arts58%

Mathematics47%

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Schools Near Kaleiopuu 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
Kaleiopuu Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-665 Kaaholo St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0266	727	49	14.8	47.9%	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (13.6%)	381 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (14.2%)	132 (18.2%)	67.4	81^st of 204 public elementary schools	60.3%		56.4	99^th of 207 public elementary schools	52.2%	18	60.0	58.0	47.0	$14,778	$911	$13,867
Honowai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-600 Honowai St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0165	568	46	12.3	57.6%	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	84 (14.8%)	303 (53.3%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (19.4%)	68 (12.0%)	34.2	138^th of 204 public elementary schools	32.4%		31	150^th of 207 public elementary schools	27.5%	12	35.0	44.0	39.0	$16,506	$1,534	$14,972
Waipahu Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-465 Waipahu St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0150	827	66	12.5	73.2%	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	80 (9.7%)	303 (36.6%)	0 (0.0%)	358 (43.3%)	82 (9.9%)	25.5	158^th of 204 public elementary schools	22.5%		28.9	154^th of 207 public elementary schools	25.6%	4	31.0	37.0	36.0	$17,139	$1,711	$15,428
Waikele Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-1035 Kukula St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 677-6100	515	33	15.6	41.6%	10 (1.9%)	10 (1.9%)	70 (13.6%)	217 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (16.7%)	122 (23.7%)	86.1	34^th of 204 public elementary schools	83.3%		78	60^th of 207 public elementary schools	71.0%	26	68.0	68.0	63.0	$17,614	$1,443	$16,171
August Ahrens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-1170 Waipahu St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0202	1,152	85	13.6	59.5%	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	98 (8.5%)	841 (73.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (6.1%)	138 (12.0%)	59.5	94^th of 204 public elementary schools	53.9%		64.6	85^th of 207 public elementary schools	58.9%	9	43.0	56.0	55.0	$16,178	$1,442	$14,736
Kanoelani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-1091 Oli Lp	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 675-0195	735	52	14.1	37.1%	28 (3.8%)	3 (0.4%)	149 (20.3%)	277 (37.7%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (13.2%)	181 (24.6%)	87.1	32^nd of 204 public elementary schools	84.3%		85.6	39^th of 207 public elementary schools	81.2%	7	71.0	68.0	63.0	$14,806	$976	$13,830
Ewa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-1280 Renton Rd	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 681-8202	1,226	66	18.5	48.7%	41 (3.3%)	15 (1.2%)	259 (21.1%)	354 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	215 (17.5%)	342 (27.9%)	47.3	111^th of 204 public elementary schools	45.6%		51.4	109^th of 207 public elementary schools	47.3%	2	44.0	47.0	46.0	$15,232	$1,351	$13,881
Mililani Uka Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	94-380 Kuahelani Ave	Mililani	96789	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 627-7303	658	45	14.6	22.9%	42 (6.4%)	5 (0.8%)	177 (26.9%)	139 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (12.2%)	215 (32.7%)	82.9	44^th of 204 public elementary schools	78.4%		80.6	50^th of 207 public elementary schools	75.8%	6	65.0	65.0	62.0	$14,687	$826	$13,861
Pearl City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1090 Waimano Home Rd	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 453-6455	396	32	12.3	50.3%	25 (6.3%)	14 (3.5%)	83 (21.0%)	114 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (15.2%)	100 (25.3%)	79.6	54^th of 204 public elementary schools	73.5%		81.2	48^th of 207 public elementary schools	76.8%	6	62.0	61.0	64.0	$16,325	$1,300	$15,025
Holomua Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	91-1561 Keaunui Dr	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 685-2000	1,107	74	14.9	35.6%	76 (6.9%)	19 (1.7%)	203 (18.3%)	406 (36.7%)	1 (0.1%)	152 (13.7%)	250 (22.6%)	72.5	69^th of 204 public elementary schools	66.2%		76.8	63^rd of 207 public elementary schools	69.6%	6	51.0	64.0	58.0	$16,136	$1,141	$14,995

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaleiopuu Elementary School

What district is Kaleiopuu Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

Is Kaleiopuu Elementary School a good school?

Kaleiopuu Elementary School ranks 81^st of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Kaleiopuu Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Waipahu Intermediate School
High : Waipahu High School

What is the racial makeup of Kaleiopuu Elementary School?

Students at Kaleiopuu Elementary School are 52% Asian, 18% Two or more races, 14% Pacific Islander, 14% Hispanic, 2% White.

How many students attend Kaleiopuu Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 727 students attended Kaleiopuu Elementary School.

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