D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Naalehu Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy, Naalehu, HI 96772
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 8% proficient · 5th 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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
394
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%5/100reading 6th percentile, math 4th percentile among Hawaii middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% 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 +10 points better 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 proficiency22% (−25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−24 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
White25%5%reading -36 pts, math -35 pts1st percentile (list)
Asian22%8%reading -23 pts, math -21 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -18 pts, math -11 pts5th 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 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy
City Naalehu
ZIP Code 96772
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000048
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96772

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,512
Per Capita Income $30,247
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $347,700
Median Rent $1,215
Owner-Occupied 81.2%
Renter-Occupied 18.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Naalehu Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Pacific Islander 50.8%
White 14.7%
Hispanic/Latino 15.5%
Two or More Races 12.4%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 394
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Naalehu Elementary School?
Naalehu Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 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 Naalehu Elementary School?
Naalehu Elementary School has 394 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Naalehu Elementary School serve?
Naalehu Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Naalehu Elementary School receive per student?
Naalehu Elementary School receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Naalehu Elementary School in 96772 ▼
Avg Home Value
$408,161
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,683
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
18.8%

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