Best Student-Teacher Ratios in Hawaii

The schools in Hawaii with the lowest student-teacher ratios offer smaller class sizes, which research links to better academic outcomes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The top-ranked school, Kulanihakoi High School, has a ratio of just 2.7:1.

The Hawaii state average is 14.3:1, compared to the national average of 15.7:1. Schools with enrollment under 100 are excluded to ensure meaningful comparisons.

2.7:1
Best Ratio
Kulanihakoi High School
14.3:1
State Average
15.7:1
National Average
50
Schools Listed
# School Student:Teacher Enrollment
1. Kulanihakoi High School Kihei 2.7:1
-81% vs state
370
2. Na Wai Ola - Pcs Mountain View 5.3:1
-63% vs state
145
3. Halau Ku Mana - a New Century Pcs Honolulu 8.7:1
-39% vs state
132
4. Kawaikini - Ncpcs Lihue 9.4:1
-34% vs state
177
5. Linapuni Elementary School Honolulu 9.5:1
-34% vs state
121
6. Keolu Elementary School Kailua 9.6:1
-33% vs state
125
7. Waimea Middle - Pccs Kamuela 9.7:1
-32% vs state
188
8. Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs Volcano 10.2:1
-29% vs state
325
9. School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability Honolulu 10.4:1
-27% vs state
177
10. President George Washington Middle School Honolulu 10.5:1
-27% vs state
578
11. Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School Waimanalo 10.6:1
-26% vs state
344
12. Makaha Elementary School Waianae 10.7:1
-25% vs state
409
13. West Hawaii Explorations Academy Kailua-Kona 11:1
-23% vs state
286
14. Kamalani Academy Wahiawa 11.1:1
-22% vs state
110
15. Hokulani Elementary School Honolulu 11.3:1
-21% vs state
280
16. Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School Honolulu 11.3:1
-21% vs state
244
17. Hanalei Elementary School Hanalei 11.3:1
-21% vs state
183
18. Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School Paauilo 11.3:1
-21% vs state
180
19. Helemano Elementary School Wahiawa 11.4:1
-20% vs state
417
20. Kalihi Elementary School Honolulu 11.4:1
-20% vs state
183
21. Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School Honolulu 11.5:1
-20% vs state
564
22. Hilo Intermediate School Hilo 11.5:1
-20% vs state
560
23. Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School Honolulu 11.6:1
-19% vs state
354
24. Mokulele Elementary School Honolulu 11.6:1
-19% vs state
210
25. Waipahu Elementary School Waipahu 11.7:1
-18% vs state
827
26. Hilo Union Elementary School Hilo 11.7:1
-18% vs state
449
27. Pearl Harbor Elementary School Honolulu 11.7:1
-18% vs state
413
28. Connections - New Century Pcs Hilo 11.7:1
-18% vs state
352
29. Kona Pacific - Pcs Kealakekua 11.7:1
-18% vs state
177
30. Molokai Middle School Hoolehua 11.7:1
-18% vs state
176
31. Leihoku Elementary School Waianae 11.8:1
-17% vs state
756
32. Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs Keaau 11.8:1
-17% vs state
451
33. Lehua Elementary School Pearl City 11.8:1
-17% vs state
248
34. Kapolei Middle School Kapolei 11.9:1
-17% vs state
727
35. Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School Honolulu 11.9:1
-17% vs state
477
36. Waimalu Elementary School Aiea 11.9:1
-17% vs state
312
37. Waianae Intermediate School Waianae 12:1
-16% vs state
745
38. Kau High & Pahala Elementary School Pahala 12:1
-16% vs state
488
39. Kaala Elementary School Wahiawa 12:1
-16% vs state
381
40. Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs Hilo 12:1
-16% vs state
292
41. Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School Honolulu 12:1
-16% vs state
227
42. Blanche Pope Elementary School Waimanalo 12:1
-16% vs state
212
43. Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - a Laboratory Pcs Kaneohe 12.1:1
-15% vs state
148
44. University Laboratory School Honolulu 12.2:1
-15% vs state
450
45. Kaunakakai Elementary School Kaunakakai 12.2:1
-15% vs state
282
46. Puuhale Elementary School Honolulu 12.2:1
-15% vs state
239
47. Wahiawa Middle School Wahiawa 12.3:1
-14% vs state
694
48. Kapunahala Elementary School Kaneohe 12.3:1
-14% vs state
435
49. Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs Laupahoehoe 12.3:1
-14% vs state
307
50. Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School Papaikou 12.3:1
-14% vs state
183
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Common Core of Data (CCD), 2022-23 school year. Schools with enrollment under 100 are excluded.
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