Kauluwela Elementary School vs. Puuhale Elementary School
Should you attend Kauluwela Elementary School or Puuhale 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
Kauluwela Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Overview
Serving 446 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 36% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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).
Serving 249 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
446 students
249 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#248 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
-
Kindergarten Students
61
34
Grade 1 Students
68
47
Grade 2 Students
73
47
Grade 3 Students
74
44
Grade 4 Students
81
31
Grade 5 Students
84
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
27%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
60%
53%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
