Palolo Elementary School vs. Aliiolani Elementary School
Should I attend Palolo Elementary School or Aliiolani Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palolo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Aliiolani Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palolo 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aliiolani Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
270 students
246 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#65 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
3
8
Kindergarten Students
22
36
Grade 1 Students
43
35
Grade 2 Students
46
39
Grade 3 Students
49
48
Grade 4 Students
58
43
Grade 5 Students
49
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
34%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
5%
% Hawaiian
80%
16%
% Two or more races
8%
25%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
