Top 100 lowest student–teacher ratio in Hawaii (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index (US) for context; 100 schools shown.

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS Honolulu · High · Grades 6–12	Charter	7.8	44.2 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	132
2	Waimea Middle - PCCS Kamuela · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	8.5	40.3 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	188
3	Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter Kualapuu · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Charter	9.7	31.0 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	291
4	King Kamehameha III Elementary School Lahaina · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	9.8	69.1 Top 25%	53% Math proficiency	333
5	Kalihi Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	10.2	23.9 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	183
6	Kona Pacific - PCS Kealakekua · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	10.4	44.2 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	177
7	School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability Honolulu · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	10.4	79.4 Top 25%	47% Math proficiency	177
8	Leihoku Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	10.8	40.8 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	756
9	Princess Nahienaena Elementary School Lahaina · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	10.8	41.5 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	433
10	Lahaina Intermediate School Lahaina · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	11.0	39.6 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	449
11	Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School Kaneohe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	11.1	51.0 Top 50%	37% Math proficiency	234
12	Haaheo Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	11.1	53.7 Top 50%	42% Math proficiency	122
13	President George Washington Middle School Honolulu · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	11.1	45.3 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	578
14	Kahaluu Elementary School Kaneohe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	11.3	34.7 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	249
15	Helemano Elementary School Wahiawa · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.3	70.3 Top 25%	62% Math proficiency	417
16	Hanalei Elementary School Hanalei · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	11.4	74.7 Top 25%	57% Math proficiency	183
17	Makaha Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	11.4	24.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	409
18	King William Lunalilo Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.6	42.1 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	244
19	Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Waianae · High · Grades 7–12	Public	11.7	25.9 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	928
20	Mokulele Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	11.7	64.5 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	210
21	Palolo Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.8	34.4 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	248
22	Heeia Elementary School Kaneohe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	11.9	56.4 Top 50%	45% Math proficiency	358
23	Kaala Elementary School Wahiawa · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.9	52.9 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	381
24	Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	11.9	37.8 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	227
25	Sunset Beach Elementary School Haleiwa · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.0	72.2 Top 25%	54% Math proficiency	359
26	Mountain View Elementary School Mountain View · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.0	35.9 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	468
27	Castle High School Kaneohe · High · Grades 9–12	Public	12.0	58.4 Top 50%	34% Math proficiency	997
28	Aiea Elementary School Aiea · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.0	27.7 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	265
29	Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.0	26.4 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	384
30	Kapunahala Elementary School Kaneohe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.1	62.0 Top 50%	46% Math proficiency	435
31	Hilo Union Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.1	40.4 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	449
32	Linapuni Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–1	Public	12.1	36.6 Lower 50%	86.8% Free/reduced-price lunch	121
33	Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School Papaikou · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.2	27.4 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	183
34	Keaukaha Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.2	56.7 Top 50%	55% Math proficiency	341
35	Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.2	27.8 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	244
36	Kaewai Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.2	36.5 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	257
37	Aliiolani Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.2	73.0 Top 25%	67% Math proficiency	231
38	Kamalii Elementary School Kihei · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.2	79.8 Top 25%	63% Math proficiency	342
39	Kamalani Academy Wahiawa · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	12.2	44.2 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	110
40	Kohala High School Kapaau · High · Grades 9–12	Public	12.3	48.9 Lower 50%	34.5% Math proficiency	259
41	Kihei Elementary School Kihei · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.3	63.6 Top 50%	58% Math proficiency	727
42	Honowai Elementary School Waipahu · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.3	43.7 Lower 50%	38% Math proficiency	568
43	Pearl City Elementary School Pearl City · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.4	76.0 Top 25%	69% Math proficiency	396
44	Lehua Elementary School Pearl City · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.4	65.6 Top 50%	57% Math proficiency	248
45	Waialae Elementary - PCS Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	12.4	68.2 Top 25%	51% Math proficiency	495
46	Kauluwela Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.4	34.5 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	383
47	Kaimuki High School Honolulu · High · Grades 9–12	Public	12.4	38.2 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	520
48	Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School Waikoloa · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	12.4	49.5 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	732
49	Keolu Elementary School Kailua · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.5	49.3 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	125
50	Waianae High School Waianae · High · Grades 9–12	Public	12.5	21.5 Lower 50%	3% Math proficiency	1,551
51	Nanaikapono Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.5	22.7 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	688
52	Waimalu Elementary School Aiea · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.5	54.7 Top 50%	41% Math proficiency	312
53	Pearl Harbor Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.5	54.5 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	413
54	Waipahu Elementary School Waipahu · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.5	31.9 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	827
55	Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School Honolulu · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	12.5	23.0 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	564
56	King Kaumualii Elementary School Lihue · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.5	59.4 Top 50%	48% Math proficiency	524
57	Pahoa High & Intermediate School Pahoa · High · Grades 7–12	Public	12.6	32.1 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	745
58	Wahiawa Elementary School Wahiawa · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.6	52.6 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	429
59	Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School Wahiawa · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.6	58.2 Top 50%	45% Math proficiency	681
60	Puuhale Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.6	45.2 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	239
61	Keonepoko Elementary School Pahoa · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.6	30.3 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	565
62	Molokai Middle School Hoolehua · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	12.6	24.5 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	176
63	Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School Waimanalo · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	12.7	28.1 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	344
64	Aiea Intermediate School Aiea · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	12.7	70.9 Top 25%	63% Math proficiency	470
65	Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.8	72.0 Top 25%	51% Math proficiency	371
66	Waianae Intermediate School Waianae · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	12.8	27.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	745
67	Waiakeawaena Elementary School Hilo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.9	59.8 Top 50%	51% Math proficiency	669
68	Manana Elementary School Pearl City · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	12.9	80.7 Top 10%	73% Math proficiency	270
69	Kapolei Elementary School Kapolei · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.9	70.6 Top 25%	60% Math proficiency	673
70	Kapalama Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.9	58.0 Top 50%	49% Math proficiency	476
71	Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.9	47.3 Lower 50%	44% Math proficiency	477
72	Pukalani Elementary School Pukalani · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.0	71.4 Top 25%	57% Math proficiency	455
73	Iliahi Elementary School Wahiawa · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.0	72.9 Top 25%	62% Math proficiency	313
74	Lanakila Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.0	52.4 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	287
75	Kapolei Middle School Kapolei · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	13.0	59.2 Top 50%	39% Math proficiency	727
76	Mililani Waena Elementary School Mililani · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.1	78.1 Top 25%	62% Math proficiency	642
77	Waianae Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.1	17.9 Lower 50%	11% Math proficiency	407
78	Kipapa Elementary School Mililani · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.1	60.6 Top 50%	50% Math proficiency	473
79	Haleiwa Elementary School Haleiwa · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.1	72.6 Top 25%	72% Math proficiency	196
80	Molokai High School Hoolehua · High · Grades 9–12	Public	13.2	27.9 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	344
81	Nanakuli Elementary School Waianae · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.2	33.7 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	384
82	Hahaione Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.2	82.8 Top 10%	65% Math proficiency	475
83	Kailua High School Kailua · High · Grades 9–12	Public	13.3	50.8 Top 50%	27% Math proficiency	795
84	Blanche Pope Elementary School Waimanalo · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.3	54.4 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	212
85	Waimea Canyon Middle School Waimea · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	13.3	37.5 Lower 50%	25% Math proficiency	467
86	Waialua High & Intermediate School Waialua · High · Grades 7–12	Public	13.3	55.4 Top 50%	35% Math proficiency	574
87	Waialua Elementary School Waialua · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.3	77.1 Top 25%	71% Math proficiency	413
88	Kaelepulu Elementary School Kailua · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.4	88.1 Top 5%	82% Math proficiency	188
89	Maunawili Elementary School Kailua · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.4	78.9 Top 25%	67% Math proficiency	361
90	President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.4	64.8 Top 50%	57% Math proficiency	361
91	Honaunau Elementary School Captain Cook · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.5	28.6 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	148
92	Leilehua High School Wahiawa · High · Grades 9–12	Public	13.5	47.3 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	1,521
93	Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.5	83.7 Top 10%	71% Math proficiency	513
94	William P Jarrett Middle School Honolulu · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	13.5	46.9 Lower 50%	40% Math proficiency	283
95	Lokelani Intermediate School Kihei · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	13.5	57.6 Top 50%	43% Math proficiency	486
96	Konawaena Elementary School Kealakekua · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.6	54.0 Top 50%	48% Math proficiency	505
97	Makawao Elementary School Makawao · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.6	61.5 Top 50%	51% Math proficiency	463
98	Major General William R Shafter Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.6	78.7 Top 25%	62% Math proficiency	380
99	Red Hill Elementary School Honolulu · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.6	71.7 Top 25%	57% Math proficiency	423
100	Ahuimanu Elementary School Kaneohe · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	13.6	59.8 Top 50%	42% Math proficiency	285

Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS in Honolulu leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Hawaii with Students per teacher 7.8. Of the 100 schools shown, 93 are public, 7 are charter.

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