Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Leihoku Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Leihoku Elementary School's student population of 787 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Leihoku Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leihoku Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
24%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
11%
Hawaiian
50%
25%
Two or more races
13%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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What is Leihoku Elementary School's ranking?
Leihoku Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Leihoku Elementary School often compared to?
Leihoku Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waianae Elementary School, Maili Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Leihoku Elementary School?
787 students attend Leihoku Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Leihoku Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leihoku Elementary School?
Leihoku Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leihoku Elementary School offer ?
Leihoku Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leihoku Elementary School part of?
Leihoku Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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