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Pukalani Elementary School

Grades PK–05 · Pukalani, HI · NCES 150003000077

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2945 Iolani St · Pukalani, HI 96768

At a glance

Reported students

455

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

35

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Hawaii elementary enrollment

61st percentile

Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

467

Pukalani Elementary School: 455 reported students.

State peer staffing position

34th percentile

13:1 reported; state peer median 14:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
444
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1

What the reported data says about Pukalani Elementary School

Pukalani Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Pukalani. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 455 students for 2024–25.

Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Hawaii median of 14:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are multiracial (31.6%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (25.5%). English learners represent 10.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Pukalani Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.1%
Students with disabilities
14%
Free/reduced-price lunch
43.7%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White11.2%
  • Hispanic21.1%
  • Black0%
  • Asian10.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander25.5%
  • Multiracial31.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education

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Makakilo Elementary School

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454 reported students

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451 reported students

Hilo Union Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

449 reported students

Makawao Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

463 reported students

Mountain View Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

468 reported students

Holualoa Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

438 reported students

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