Nanakuli Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waianae, Hawaii 96792 · Hawaii Department of Education
#158 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#36124 of 50,301 nationally
About Nanakuli Elementary School
Nanakuli 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 384 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 158th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 384.
There are 11 schools in Waianae; Nanakuli Elementary School ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
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 Nanakuli Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nanakuli Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Waianae · Public high · Grades 7–12
928 students · 467 m away
Nanaikapono Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
688 students · 864 m away
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS
Waianae · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
707 students · 1.1 km away
Maili Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
609 students · 5.3 km away
Mauka Lani Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 6.2 km away
Makakilo Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students · 7.0 km away
Leihoku Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
756 students · 7.1 km away
Waianae Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
407 students · 8.3 km away
Kapolei Charter School by Goodwill Hawaii
Kapolei · Charter high · Grades 9–12
138 students · 8.8 km away
Barbers Point Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
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383 students
Hauula Elementary School
Hauula · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
387 students
Kaala Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Kohala Elementary School
Kapaau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nanakuli Elementary School a good school?
Nanakuli Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 33.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #158 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 Nanakuli Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Nanakuli Elementary School ranks #158 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #36124 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nanakuli Elementary School?
Nanakuli Elementary School had 384 students in 2025.
Is Nanakuli Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Nanakuli Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nanakuli Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nanakuli Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.