Kealakehe Elementary School vs. Holualoa Elementary School
Should you attend Kealakehe Elementary School or Holualoa 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
Kealakehe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Holualoa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 842 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kealakehe 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 13% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holualoa Elementary School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
842 students
460 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#127 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
5
Kindergarten Students
123
64
Grade 1 Students
134
70
Grade 2 Students
143
80
Grade 3 Students
143
73
Grade 4 Students
142
73
Grade 5 Students
142
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
20%
28%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
6%
24%
% Hawaiian
46%
17%
% Two or more races
20%
24%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
