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#130 of 292 schools in HI

Top 44% in state

Holomua Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Ewa Beach, HI

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

91-1561 Keaunui Dr, Ewa Beach, HI 96706

  • Math 53% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Holomua Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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

31.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Holomua 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$125,879

Median home value

$796,600

Median rent

$2,785/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ewa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.0 mi1,136Compare →
Friendship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–121.0 mi215Compare →
Keoneula Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.1 mi878Compare →
Friendship Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.3 mi247Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#130 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

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

About Holomua Elementary School

Holomua Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ewa Beach, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,092 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holomua Elementary School

What grades does Holomua Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Holomua Elementary School?

Holomua Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,092 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holomua Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holomua Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holomua Elementary School rank in HI?

Holomua Elementary School ranks #130 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Holomua Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holomua Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Holomua Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holomua Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Holomua Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Holomua Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

31.4% of students at Holomua 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
1,092
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
Area population (ZIP 96706)
83,467
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
33.9
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 96706; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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