Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School's student population of 244 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate 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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
24%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
9%
11%
Hawaiian
30%
25%
Two or more races
17%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School's ranking?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School is ranked #288 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School often compared to?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Connections - New Century Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School?
244 students attend Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School offer ?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School part of?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
1 7/9/2019
Worst public school in the Big Island. My son was repeatedly bullied by his class mate and kids from another class. And the teacher didn't do anything about it. On top of that the teacher got involve in family matters, literally tear my family apart. I do not recommend this school to anyone.
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