Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holualoa 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 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holualoa Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Holualoa 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 Holualoa Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#150 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
24%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
22%
11%
Hawaiian
14%
25%
Two or more races
28%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawaii Department Of Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holualoa Elementary School's ranking?
Holualoa Elementary School is ranked #150 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Holualoa Elementary School often compared to?
Holualoa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kahakai Elementary School, Kealakehe Elementary School, Innovations - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Holualoa Elementary School?
438 students attend Holualoa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Holualoa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Hawaiian, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holualoa Elementary School?
Holualoa Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holualoa Elementary School offer ?
Holualoa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holualoa Elementary School part of?
Holualoa Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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