Puuhale Elementary School vs. Kauluwela Elementary School
Should I attend Puuhale Elementary School or Kauluwela 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
Puuhale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Kauluwela Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Puuhale 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kauluwela Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
260 students
466 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#187 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
9
Kindergarten Students
47
62
Grade 1 Students
49
79
Grade 2 Students
32
88
Grade 3 Students
52
84
Grade 4 Students
39
75
Grade 5 Students
39
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
20%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
52%
56%
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
