Kilohana Elementary School

Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Kilohana Elementary School serves 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Kilohana Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in HI
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kilohana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Kilohana Elementary School's student population of 80 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
80 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Kilohana Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kilohana Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
26%
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Hispanic
23%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
3%
11%
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Hawaiian
67%
26%
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Two or more races
7%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kilohana Elementary School's ranking?
Kilohana Elementary School is ranked #279 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kilohana Elementary School?
80 students attend Kilohana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kilohana Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kilohana Elementary School?
Kilohana Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kilohana Elementary School offer ?
Kilohana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kilohana Elementary School part of?
Kilohana Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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