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Pukalani Elementary School

2945 Iolani St, Pukalani, HI 96768 · (808) 573-8760 · Maui County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL455 STUDENTS
Enrollment
455
Elementary
DISTRICT 438 · STATE 438
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
199 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 49%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
13
Kindergarten
71
Grade 1
67
Grade 2
72
Grade 3
63
Grade 4
82
Grade 5
87
Student demographics
White
5111%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 11%
Hispanic
9621%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 19%
Asian
4811%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 23%
Two+
14432%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 20%
Pacific Islander
11625%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 25%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24754%
Female
20846%

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Test scores

Strive HI 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
58.0%
HI avg 52.0%
Math
58.0%
HI avg 41.9%
Source: Strive HI. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
455
+39 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 14.3:1
% White
11%
was 12%
% Hispanic
21%
was 23%
% Asian
11%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Pukalani Elementary School

Located at 2945 Iolani St, in Pukalani, Hawaii, Pukalani Elementary School is a mid-sized primary school that caters to 455 students (grades pre-K through 5), one of the schools within Hawaii Department of Education.

Hawaii Department of Education comprises 296 schools with combined enrollment of 167,071 students; Pukalani Elementary School is among them.

On the student-mix side, Pukalani Elementary School shows that the largest single group is multiracial at 32%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school lists 25% Pacific Islander, 21% Hispanic, 11% White, 11% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Pukalani Elementary School reports 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.0:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 44% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the area at large, census data for Maui County shows median household income runs about $97,161, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Maui County's 34 public schools (combined enrollment of about 19,695 students), Pukalani Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: King Kekaulike High School, around 1.5 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around Pukalani Elementary School.

Pukalani Elementary School operates from a town-based location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Pukalani Elementary School's enrollment has expanded 9% since 2018, when it stood at 416 (now 455). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 14.3:1 in 2018 to 13.0:1 today.

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Maui County at a glance

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Population
164,522
Census ACS
Median income
$97,161
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
19,695 students

Quick facts

School name
Pukalani Elementary School
District
Hawaii Department of Education
Address
2945 Iolani St, Pukalani, HI 96768
Phone
(808) 573-8760
County
Maui County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
455
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
13.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
199 (44%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
150003000077
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
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Frequently asked questions

About Pukalani Elementary School
How large is Pukalani Elementary School?
Pukalani Elementary School enrolls approximately 455 students in grades PK-05.
Is Pukalani Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pukalani Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Pukalani Elementary School have?
Pukalani Elementary School employs 35 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Pukalani Elementary School?
Student demographics at Pukalani Elementary School are roughly 11% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 32% Two or more.
Who oversees Pukalani Elementary School?
Pukalani Elementary School is overseen by Hawaii Department of Education in Maui County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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