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#259 of 292 schools in HI

Blanche Pope Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waimanalo, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

41-133 Huli St, Waimanalo, HI 96795

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism53.6%

Students at Blanche Pope Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Blanche Pope Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,365

Median home value

$746,700

Median rent

$1,710/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96795; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Malama Honua Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.6K–80.9 mi166Compare →
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–81.8 mi357Compare →
Hahaione Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–52.4 mi511Compare →
Kamiloiki Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–52.4 mi391Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#259 of 292
District spending per student
$20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blanche Pope Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blanche Pope Elementary School

Blanche Pope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waimanalo, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 211 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blanche Pope Elementary School

What grades does Blanche Pope Elementary School serve?

Blanche Pope Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Blanche Pope Elementary School?

Blanche Pope Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanche Pope Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blanche Pope Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blanche Pope Elementary School rank in HI?

Blanche Pope Elementary School ranks #259 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Blanche Pope Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blanche Pope Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blanche Pope Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanche Pope Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blanche Pope Elementary School a charter school?

No, Blanche Pope Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blanche Pope Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Blanche Pope Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blanche Pope Elementary School?

68.7% of students at Blanche Pope Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.6%
Area population (ZIP 96795)
10,315
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
39
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96795; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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