Kaumana Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hilo, Hawaii 96720 · Hawaii Department of Education
#109 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#23689 of 50,301 nationally
About Kaumana Elementary School
Kaumana Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hilo, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 238 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 109th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 238.
There are 16 schools in Hilo; Kaumana Elementary School ranks 7th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kaumana Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kaumana Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
422 students · 3.4 km away
Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students · 5.5 km away
Hilo High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students · 5.6 km away
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
449 students · 6.1 km away
Waiakea Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students · 6.1 km away
Waiakea High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students · 6.2 km away
Waiakea Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 6.3 km away
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades K–12
352 students · 6.6 km away
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students · 6.6 km away
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
669 students · 7.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Puuhale Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
234 students
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
King William Lunalilo Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Aliiolani Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
Lehua Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
248 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaumana Elementary School a good school?
Kaumana Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 52.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #109 of 182 in Hawaii. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kaumana Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kaumana Elementary School ranks #109 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #23689 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kaumana Elementary School?
Kaumana Elementary School had 238 students in 2025.
Is Kaumana Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kaumana Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kaumana Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaumana Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.