Hawaiian Elementary School

12350 East 226th St.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hawaiian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawaiian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Hawaiian Elementary School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hawaiian Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawaiian Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
34%
25-29%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
White
2%
20%
Two or more races
31%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawaiian Elementary School's ranking?
Hawaiian Elementary School is ranked #6795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hawaiian Elementary School?
298 students attend Hawaiian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hawaiian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawaiian Elementary School?
Hawaiian Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawaiian Elementary School offer ?
Hawaiian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hawaiian Elementary School part of?
Hawaiian Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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