Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blanche Pope Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii 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 Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blanche Pope Elementary School serves the northwest part of Waimanalo, HI, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 2.1 square miles. Most areas are within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blanche Pope Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blanche Pope 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 Blanche Pope Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#249 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
24%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
11%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
73%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Yellow
School Mascot
Pueo
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blanche Pope Elementary School's ranking?
Blanche Pope Elementary School is ranked #249 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Blanche Pope Elementary School often compared to?
Blanche Pope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaewai Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Blanche Pope Elementary School?
212 students attend Blanche Pope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Blanche Pope Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blanche Pope Elementary School?
Blanche Pope Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blanche Pope Elementary School offer ?
Blanche Pope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blanche Pope Elementary School part of?
Blanche Pope Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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