Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Puohala 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Puohala Elementary School's student population of 319 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Puohala 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 Puohala Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
25%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
11%
Hawaiian
45%
26%
Two or more races
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puohala Elementary School's ranking?
Puohala Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Puohala Elementary School often compared to?
Puohala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kailua Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Puohala Elementary School?
319 students attend Puohala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Puohala Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puohala Elementary School?
Puohala Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Puohala Elementary School offer ?
Puohala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Puohala Elementary School part of?
Puohala Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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