Puuhale Elementary School vs. Kalihi Kai Elementary School
Should you attend Puuhale Elementary School or Kalihi Kai 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
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
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Overview
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.
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kalihi Kai 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 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
243 students
528 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#185 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
7
Kindergarten Students
39
73
Grade 1 Students
43
81
Grade 2 Students
41
89
Grade 3 Students
34
103
Grade 4 Students
43
97
Grade 5 Students
42
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
68%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
51%
19%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
15%
