Kau High & Pahala Elementary School

96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kau High & Pahala 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 12% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in HI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kau High & Pahala Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Kau High & Pahala Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
520 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kau High & Pahala Elementary 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 Kau High & Pahala Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#287 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kau High & Pahala Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kau High & Pahala 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 2021-22 school year data.
24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kau High & Pahala 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 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
13%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
49%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kau High & Pahala Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and public school graduation rate of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kau High & Pahala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kau High & Pahala Elementary School's ranking?
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School is ranked #287 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kau High & Pahala Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Kau High & Pahala Elementary School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kau High & Pahala Elementary School?
520 students attend Kau High & Pahala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kau High & Pahala Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kau High & Pahala Elementary School?
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kau High & Pahala Elementary School offer ?
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kau High & Pahala Elementary School part of?
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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