Koloa Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(808) 742-8460
Koloa Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Koloa Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Koloa Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Koloa Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Koloa Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Koloa Elementary School is 0.79, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #77 out of 289 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 13% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 18% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 18% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 14% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.79 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Koloa Elementary School is Kawaikini Ncpcs (7.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kalaheo Elementary School (3.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalaheo Kalaheo Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 452 students10
3.9 miles
4400 Maka Rd
Kalaheo, HI 96741
(808) 332-6801 3.9 PK-5 452 - Lihue Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 963 students10
6.8 miles
4431 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3200 6.8 6-8 963 - Eleele Eleele Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 488 students10
7.6 miles
4750 Uliuli Rd
Eleele, HI 96705
(808) 335-2111 7.6 PK-5 488 - Lihue Kawaikini Ncpcs Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 147 students10
7.9 miles
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032 7.9 K-12 147 - Lihue Kauai High School Math: 32% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,126 student10
8.0 miles
3577 Lala Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3160 8 9-12 1,126
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