Needs Improvement
#267 of 292 schools in HI
Palolo Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2106 10th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palolo Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palolo 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,744
Median home value
$1,121,400
Median rent
$1,879/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
- #267 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
Palolo Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palolo Elementary School
Palolo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palolo Elementary School
What grades does Palolo Elementary School serve?
Palolo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Palolo Elementary School?
Palolo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palolo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palolo Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palolo Elementary School rank in HI?
Palolo Elementary School ranks #267 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Palolo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palolo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Palolo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palolo Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palolo Elementary School a charter school?
No, Palolo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palolo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Palolo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palolo Elementary School?
94.3% of students at Palolo 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
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (808) 733-4700
- Area population (ZIP 96816)
- 50,711
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 96816; 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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