Resources

Refine Search

State: Base: Miles from base:

Search by school name:

Address Lookup:
Miles from address:

Advanced Options

Home Search

Hahaione Elementary School

Honolulu, HI 96825

Phone: (808) 397-5822
District: Hawaii Department Of Education

School Review
GreatSchools Reviews
Nearby Neighborhoods
Nearby Areas
Nearby Bases

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK-5 & ungraded • 475 students

Hahaione Elementary School, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, serves grades PK-5 & ungraded in the Hawaii Department Of Education district. It is among the few public schools in Hawaii to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.

Hahaione Elementary School is a public school located in Honolulu, HI. 475 students attend Hahaione Elementary School.

School Ratings

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Hawaii Department of Education.
Student Growth	8/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from Hawaii Department of Education.

Posted: May 29, 2024

This school is a joke. The communication with families is TERRIBLE. There is no parental involvement unless you sign up for the PTSA. You literally have no idea whats going on in your childrens classroom; there is such poor family engagement that it is honestly dreadful. The principal seems to not care anything about the students trajectory or the major problems that inhibit the childrens wellness and attitudes about school. It truly leaves much to desire, but locals permit this type of passive approach to our childrens well being, so it likely will not change.

Posted: September 5, 2022

My son went to kindergarten here and is now in first grade. In kindergarten he was in a mixed class with kids of various mild special needs. there were 2 teachers for a class of 12 and I believe 4 assistants! This was a great ratio that enabled the students to get constant help. We had on going behavioral issues and received constant updates, support, suggestions, counseling etc. I cant imagine a better experience! Now in a non special Ed first grade, our son is thriving and using all the skills he had learned from the previous year. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is that I think he hasnt been academically challenged for his personal growth. I understand why that would be difficult though.

Great friendly staff and festive school days often. We love hearing kids music as we drop him off. Just builds a really warm, fun atmosphere unlike our west Oahu elementary school experience.

Posted: September 5, 2022

Posted: January 12, 2022

Our experience with Hahaione Elementary has exceeded all our expectations! Its teachers and administrators have gone above and beyond for my kids over the years. They have made such a difference in the lives of my children, it's hard to know where to begin. First of all, Principal Goo, the teachers, and the rest of the staff care immensely about the children and you notice that your day to day interactions with everyone. Second, the kids enjoy their learning experiences and their time at school as if it was a second home. That was not my experience as a child, so it's so nice to see that happening for my own children. Last, when there are challenges that need to be addressed the school is very responsive, solution-oriented, and very willing to work with us.

I'd like to add that for those with negative comments, that may be their experience but keep in mind that everyone has their own expectations of a school. Hahaione has been a fantastic part of our lives and I hope it will be for you as well!

Posted: January 12, 2022

Posted: December 29, 2021

Principal Capi Goo is a heartless incompetent principal, who cares more about being the next superintendent than the needs of the kids.

Curriculum is not consistent from various teachers in the same grade. Some give loads of homework, and some give none.

Communication from teacher to parent is minimal to none existent. The less you know the better for the school.

I also agree with previous comments about bullying. Little is done. Its dismissed and swept under the rug.

Posted: October 4, 2021

Hahaione Elementary is a welcoming community with dedicated teachers and staff. My children have had an amazing experience at this school! Great parent support, friendly atmosphere on campus, caring teachers, responsible children who show empathy and compassion. I highly recommend this school!

Posted: October 4, 2021

Posted: October 2, 2021

My two children love their teachers and friends at Haha'ione. As a parent, I love the open communication from the teachers and administration and have never had any issues getting my questions answered. One of my children has special needs and we've always felt his needs are being met. All our meetings with the staff, including the principal, have always been supportive and centered on helping our child. We've had positive experiences with the teachers and feel like our concerns have always been met with a collaborative problem-solving approach. There are a lot of involved families who have done a lot to keep the community strong during the pandemic.

Posted: October 2, 2021

Posted: September 28, 2021

My two children, ages 6 & 9, have attended Hahaione Elementary School since kindergarten. We have been very pleased with the school, teachers, and administrators. The teachers & staff go above and beyond to not only give quality education through project based, hands on learning but also make the students feel genuinely cared for. We love being a part of the Hahaione ohana and recommended this school highly.

Posted: September 28, 2021

Posted: June 22, 2021

Our kids have loved all of their teachers at Hahaione Elementary. Throughout the pandemic the teachers and staff have been amazing with communication and making sure the kids have been on track. They challenge the students and not once have my kids dreaded going to school. They have made amazing friends there. The administration and PTSA have worked so hard to reinstate A+, bring all of the kids back in for in person face-to-face learning, maintained social distancing and a safe campus. We feel lucky and proud to have our children at Hahaione Elementary!

Posted: June 22, 2021

Posted: January 31, 2019

All the teachers here are kind and very informative. My sons 5th grade teacher Mr. Bradley is SO helpful for me and my son. He does so much to help my kid really excel in academics, while making the classroom environment fun and kid-learning friendly. GREAT JOB!!!

Posted: January 31, 2019

Posted: February 20, 2018

I have met with each vice principal and the the principal as well as the teacher so many times I have lost count and no one ever effectively does anything. This last time my husband went in because Ive taken so much time from work to try to get help and because Ive simply had enough promises of resolution with no follow through. When my husband went in the vice principal said she would arrainge meetings with the school counselor for my son to learn coping skills and she would check on him 2 times a day. That lasted 3 days and no meetings with the counselor have taken place! Im so tired of my son coming home in tears wanting to quit school and the people who post so much about zero tolerance for bullying completely ignoring the issue!

Posted: February 20, 2018

Absolutely horrible! Cannot wait to get him out of this school!!

Posted: May 7, 2016

I have 2 kids in Hahaione and I'm having the worst experience I could imagine...It's out first full year in the school. In almost 6 years of preschool and elementry in other places never had anything similar.
I completly agree with the prior review, hoping is not to late to apply for GE to move my kids to another school.

Posted: April 11, 2016

This School has changed a lot since former principal, vice principal and Mrs.Amber left in 2014. School is losing parent volunteers to help school events, too. I was very active parents at this school, but do not feel like helping anymore. Students are losing motivation and the school is making them feel frustrated. This school does not discipline children, but punish them. (5th grade students won't be able to participate in their school trip after receiving one referral letter, and second one? they won't be able to participate in their graduation party on the last day!!!)
Our children deserve good teachers and a great leader at school to help them, teach them and guide them.

Posted: April 11, 2016

Posted: January 7, 2013

My son is in the second grade and is having a good experience so far. Amber Stanley, a first grade teacher, is absolutely fantastic. My son has blonde hair and blue eyes and we've never sensed any discrimination as described by another poster. I would like to know which teacher in particular she is referring to. I gave only 4 stars because there's always room for improvement, right?

Reviews provided by GreatSchools^™

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	Enchanted Lake	Area of Town	Kailua	HI	6.1 mi
2	Ka Malanai	Condominium/Townhouse	Kailua	HI	6.9 mi
3	Kailua/Lanikai	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Kailua	HI	7.9 mi
4	Waena Apartments	Apartment Complex	Honolulu	HI	9.8 mi
5	Aliamanu Military Reservation	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Honolulu	HI	13.7 mi
6	Pacific Palisades	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pearl City	HI	18 mi
7	Ewa Beach	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Ewa Beach	HI	19.7 mi
8	Ocean Pointe	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Ewa Beach	HI	19.9 mi
9	Fairway village	Condominium/Townhouse	Waipahu	HI	20 mi
10	Ewa by Gentry	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Ewa Beach	HI	20.5 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	Hawaii Kai	Honolulu	HI	0.5 mi
2	Waimanalo Beach	Waimanalo	HI	2.5 mi
3	Waialae Nui Ridge	Honolulu	HI	4.3 mi
4	Kaimuki	Honolulu	HI	5.7 mi
5	Diamondhead - Monserrat Ave.	Honolulu	HI	7 mi
6	Kailua	Kailua	HI	7.6 mi
7	Waikiki	Honolulu	HI	8.1 mi
8	Kaneohe	Kaneohe	HI	9.1 mi
9	Kakaako	Honolulu	HI	9.2 mi
10	Pearl Harbor	Honolulu	HI	15.2 mi
11	Ewa Side	Ewa Beach	HI	19.1 mi
12	Ewa Beach	Ewa Beach	HI	19.1 mi
13	Kaawa Area	Kaawa	HI	20.2 mi
14	Mililani	Mililani	HI	22.3 mi
15	Kapolei	Kapolei	HI	22.5 mi

Base	Distance
Coast Guard Honolulu	10.6 mi.
Kaneohe Bay Marine Base	11 mi.
Fort Shafter	11.7 mi.
Tripler Army Medical Center	12.5 mi.
Camp Smith Hawaii	14.1 mi.
Pearl Harbor Naval Base	15.9 mi.
Hickam AFB	16.1 mi.
Coast Guard Barbers Point	23.2 mi.
Schofield Barracks	25.7 mi.

Refine Search

State:

Base:

Miles from base:

Search by school name:

National Ad

Hahaione Elementary School

Honolulu, HI 96825

School Ratings

Refine Search

National Ad

Email Address *

*We take your personal information very seriously and will never give it to a 3rd party. If you don't enjoy the email series, you can always unsubscribe at anytime.*

We take your personal information very seriously and will never give it to a 3rd party. If you don't enjoy the email series, you can always unsubscribe at anytime.