Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Konawaena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Konawaena Elementary School serves the southeast part of Kealakekua, HI, covering an area of approximately 115.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest points reaching up to 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Konawaena Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1899
School Calendar
School Rankings
Konawaena 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 Konawaena Elementary School is 0.76, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
27%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
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)54.5%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Konawaena Elementary School's ranking?
Konawaena Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Konawaena Elementary School often compared to?
Konawaena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hookena Elementary School, Honaunau Elementary School, Kahakai Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Konawaena Elementary School?
505 students attend Konawaena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Konawaena Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Konawaena Elementary School?
Konawaena Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Konawaena Elementary School offer ?
Konawaena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Konawaena Elementary School part of?
Konawaena Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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