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#242 of 292 schools in HI

Holualoa Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Holualoa, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

76-5957 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI 96725

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism46.9%

Students at Holualoa Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

47.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Holualoa 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$88,426

Median home value

$840,400

Median rent

$1,528/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

60%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kahakai Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–51.9 mi538Compare →
Innovations - PcsCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–82.0 mi240Compare →
International Christian Schools KonaPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.7 mi9Compare →
Kealakehe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.4PK–54.2 mi900Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#242 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

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

About Holualoa Elementary School

Holualoa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Holualoa, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holualoa Elementary School

What grades does Holualoa Elementary School serve?

Holualoa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Holualoa Elementary School?

Holualoa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holualoa Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holualoa Elementary School rank in HI?

Holualoa Elementary School ranks #242 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Holualoa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holualoa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Holualoa Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holualoa Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Holualoa Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Holualoa Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

47.6% of students at Holualoa 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 – 5th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hawaii County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.9%
Area population (ZIP 96725)
4,672
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
44.6
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 96725; 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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