Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School's student population of 743 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is 0.74, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
26%
Hispanic
29%
18%
Black
15%
1%
White
38%
11%
Hawaiian
6%
26%
Two or more races
9%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School's ranking?
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School often compared to?
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School, Daniel K Inouye Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?
743 students attend Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School?
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School offer ?
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School part of?
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
4 5/9/2017
Last year the teacher my son had was nice bit a bit disorganized. I feel like my son backslided a little because he was further ahead in his other school. This year his teacher is a lot better. The staff is nice. Their websites for lunch and absent reporting don't seem to work for me.
2 11/3/2010
School has the worst faculty and administrative staff with the worst communication skills I have ever seen. Teachers seem alright, but the school is suffering and it shows.
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