Keaukaha Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hilo, Hawaii 96720 · Hawaii Department of Education
#92 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#20453 of 50,301 nationally
About Keaukaha Elementary School
Keaukaha 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 341 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 92nd of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 341.
There are 16 schools in Hilo; Keaukaha Elementary School ranks 4th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
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 Keaukaha Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Keaukaha Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–12
292 students · 1.1 km away
Ke Ana Laahana - PCS
Hilo · Charter high · Grades 7–12
33 students · 1.1 km away
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students · 3.9 km away
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades K–12
352 students · 4.4 km away
Waiakea High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students · 4.7 km away
Waiakea Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 4.9 km away
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
449 students · 5.0 km away
Waiakea Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students · 5.0 km away
Haaheo Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
122 students · 5.4 km away
Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
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342 students
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339 students
Kahuku Elementary School
Kahuku · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
339 students
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Waimanalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students
Ala Wai Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Haiku Elementary School
Haiku · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Keaukaha Elementary School a good school?
Keaukaha Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 56.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #92 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 Keaukaha Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Keaukaha Elementary School ranks #92 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #20453 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Keaukaha Elementary School?
Keaukaha Elementary School had 341 students in 2025.
Is Keaukaha Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Keaukaha Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Keaukaha Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Keaukaha Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.