Pomaikai Elementary School

4650 S Kamehameha Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pomaikai Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 30% in HI
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pomaikai Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pomaikai Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pomaikai Elementary School is 0.78, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#76 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Pomaikai Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pomaikai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pomaikai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pomaikai Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
26%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Pomaikai Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pomaikai Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
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White
14%
11%
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Hawaiian
10%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Pomaikai Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
32%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Pomaikai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.78
This chart display the diversity score of Pomaikai Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pomaikai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pomaikai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pomaikai Elementary School's ranking?
Pomaikai Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Pomaikai Elementary School often compared to?
Pomaikai Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kahului Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Pomaikai Elementary School?
540 students attend Pomaikai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Pomaikai Elementary School students are Two or more races, 26% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 10% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomaikai Elementary School?
Pomaikai Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pomaikai Elementary School offer ?
Pomaikai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pomaikai Elementary School part of?
Pomaikai Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Students Last Day
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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