Kalihi Kai Elementary School vs. Puuhale Elementary School
Should you attend Kalihi Kai 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
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Puuhale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
528 students
243 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#185 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)
37%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
7
1
Kindergarten Students
73
39
Grade 1 Students
81
43
Grade 2 Students
89
41
Grade 3 Students
103
34
Grade 4 Students
97
43
Grade 5 Students
78
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
68%
30%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
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% White
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% Hawaiian
19%
51%
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
14%
