Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kohala 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kohala Elementary School serves the eastern part of Kapaau, HI, covering an area of approximately 132.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kohala Elementary School's student population of 381 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kohala 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 Kohala Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#209 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
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)
30-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
26%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.2%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kohala Elementary School's ranking?
Kohala Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kohala Elementary School often compared to?
Kohala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hookena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Kohala Elementary School?
381 students attend Kohala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Kohala Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kohala Elementary School?
Kohala Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kohala Elementary School offer ?
Kohala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kohala Elementary School part of?
Kohala Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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