D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Keaau Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 16-680 Keaau-Pahoa Rd, Keaau, HI 96749
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Hawaii
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Hawaii schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
821
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%7/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Hawaii schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Hawaii. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency28% (−19 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−14 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Hawaii state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%25%reading -12 pts, math -18 pts20th percentile (list)
Asian27%17%reading -19 pts, math -19 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income27%12%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts22nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 16-680 Keaau-Pahoa Rd
City Keaau
ZIP Code 96749
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000258
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96749

Understanding the community around Keaau Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,762
Per Capita Income $31,918
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $403,800
Median Rent $1,080
Owner-Occupied 77.9%
Renter-Occupied 22.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Keaau Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 28.3%
Pacific Islander 26.4%
Two or More Races 23.5%
Asian 14.1%
White 7.1%
Black 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 821
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Keaau Elementary School?
Keaau Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Keaau Elementary School?
Keaau Elementary School has 821 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Keaau Elementary School serve?
Keaau Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Keaau Elementary School receive per student?
Keaau Elementary School receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Keaau Elementary School in 96749 ▼
Avg Home Value
$471,067
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,465
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
22.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026