Pohakea Elementary School serves 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Pohakea Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pohakea Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pohakea Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pohakea 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
#157 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
26%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
6%
11%
Hawaiian
19%
26%
Two or more races
23%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pohakea Elementary School's ranking?
Pohakea Elementary School is ranked #157 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Pohakea Elementary School?
459 students attend Pohakea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Pohakea Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pohakea Elementary School?
Pohakea Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pohakea Elementary School offer ?
Pohakea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pohakea Elementary School part of?
Pohakea Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Calendar
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Date
No School- Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
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