Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pahoa 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 21% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pahoa Elementary School serves the southeast part of Pahoa, HI, encompassing an area of approximately 196.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the farthest edges of the attendance zone is about 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 14.7 miles to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pahoa Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pahoa 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 Pahoa 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
#266 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hawaiian
31%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Pahoa Elementary School's ranking?
Pahoa Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Pahoa Elementary School often compared to?
Pahoa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs, Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Pahoa Elementary School?
402 students attend Pahoa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Pahoa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pahoa Elementary School?
Pahoa Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pahoa Elementary School offer ?
Pahoa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pahoa Elementary School part of?
Pahoa Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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