Makaha Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waianae, Hawaii 96792 · Hawaii Department of Education
#179 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#42311 of 50,301 nationally
About Makaha Elementary School
Makaha Elementary School is a public elementary located in Waianae, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 409 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 179th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 409.
There are 11 schools in Waianae; Makaha Elementary School ranks 7th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)21%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
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 Makaha Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Makaha Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waianae High School
Waianae · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students · 2.1 km away
Kamaile Academy PCS
Waianae · Charter other · Grades PK–12
919 students · 2.4 km away
Waianae Intermediate School
Waianae · Public middle · Grades 7–8
745 students · 2.9 km away
Waianae Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
407 students · 4.0 km away
Leihoku Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
756 students · 5.3 km away
Maili Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
609 students · 7.0 km away
Nanaikapono Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
688 students · 12 km away
Nanakuli Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students · 12 km away
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS
Waianae · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
707 students · 12 km away
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Waianae · Public high · Grades 7–12
928 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Aiea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
Mililani Ike Elementary School
Mililani · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
Waianae Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
407 students
Naalehu Elementary School
Naalehu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
Paia Elementary School
Paia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Momilani Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Makaha Elementary School a good school?
Makaha Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 24.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #179 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 Makaha Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Makaha Elementary School ranks #179 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #42311 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Makaha Elementary School?
Makaha Elementary School had 409 students in 2025.
Is Makaha Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Makaha Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Makaha Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Makaha Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.