Makawao Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Makawao, Hawaii 96768 · Hawaii Department of Education
#77 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#17143 of 50,301 nationally
About Makawao Elementary School
Makawao Elementary School is a public elementary located in Makawao, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 463 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 77th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 463.
There are 2 schools in Makawao; Makawao Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Makawao Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Makawao Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
Makawao · Public middle · Grades 6–8
944 students · 1.0 km away
King Kekaulike High School
Pukalani · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,217 students · 3.5 km away
Pukalani Elementary School
Pukalani · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students · 3.8 km away
Paia Elementary School
Paia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 7.1 km away
Haiku Elementary School
Haiku · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 8.0 km away
Kula Elementary School
Kula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
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Pukalani Elementary School
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455 students
Makakilo Elementary School
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454 students
Kipapa Elementary School
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473 students
Waimea Elementary School
Kamuela · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
Hahaione Elementary School
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475 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Makawao Elementary School a good school?
Makawao Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 61.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #77 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 Makawao Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Makawao Elementary School ranks #77 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #17143 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Makawao Elementary School?
Makawao Elementary School had 463 students in 2025.
Is Makawao Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Makawao Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Makawao Elementary School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Makawao Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.