Konawaena Elementary School

81-901 Onouli Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Konawaena 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 36% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Konawaena Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Konawaena 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 Konawaena Elementary School is 0.77, 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)
#192 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Konawaena Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Konawaena 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.
37%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Konawaena 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.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Konawaena 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
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Konawaena Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Konawaena Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Konawaena Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Konawaena Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Konawaena Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Konawaena Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
26%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Konawaena 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
24%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Konawaena 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 Konawaena Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Konawaena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Konawaena 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
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Konawaena 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Konawaena Elementary School's ranking?
Konawaena Elementary School is ranked #192 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Konawaena Elementary School often compared to?
Konawaena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hookena Elementary School, Honaunau Elementary School, Kahakai Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Konawaena Elementary School?
552 students attend Konawaena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Konawaena Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Konawaena Elementary School?
Konawaena Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Konawaena Elementary School offer ?
Konawaena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Konawaena Elementary School part of?
Konawaena Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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