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 455 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 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 243 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 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
455 students
243 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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
6
1
Kindergarten Students
63
39
Grade 1 Students
76
43
Grade 2 Students
71
41
Grade 3 Students
85
34
Grade 4 Students
84
43
Grade 5 Students
70
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
30%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
2%
n/a
% Hawaiian
59%
51%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
