Holualoa Elementary School vs. Kahakai Elementary School
Should you attend Holualoa Elementary School or Kahakai Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Holualoa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Kahakai Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holualoa Elementary School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kahakai Elementary School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
460 students
581 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#136 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
9
Kindergarten Students
64
83
Grade 1 Students
70
97
Grade 2 Students
80
80
Grade 3 Students
73
108
Grade 4 Students
73
99
Grade 5 Students
95
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
28%
24%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
24%
12%
% Hawaiian
17%
30%
% Two or more races
24%
22%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
