Excellent
#26 of 292 schools in HI
Top 9% in state
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1 C Ave, Honolulu, HI 96818
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
20.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearl Harbor Kai 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$99,933
Median home value
$653,400
Median rent
$3,185/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
37.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokulele Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Pearl Harbor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Navy Hale Keiki SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 187 | Compare → |
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
- #26 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
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
What grades does Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School serve?
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School?
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School rank in HI?
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School ranks #26 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School?
20.8% of students at Pearl Harbor Kai 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
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (808) 421-4245
- Area population (ZIP 96818)
- 55,107
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 96818; 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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