Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School serves the eastern part of its district in Paauilo, HI, covering an area of approximately 137.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge, while the furthest boundary is about 19.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School's student population of 180 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate 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 Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School is 0.75, 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
#193 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
23%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
37%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School's ranking?
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School is ranked #193 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School often compared to?
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honokaa Elementary School, Waimea 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School?
180 students attend Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School students are Two or more races, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School?
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School offer ?
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School part of?
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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