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#192 of 292 schools in HI

Pohakea Elementary School

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

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

91-750 Fort Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism47.1%

Students at Pohakea Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

56.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pohakea 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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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 Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–50.3 mi731Compare →
Kaimiloa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–60.4 mi648Compare →
Keoneula Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–50.9 mi878Compare →
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–6Not available583Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#192 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

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

About Pohakea Elementary School

Pohakea Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ewa Beach, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 499 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pohakea Elementary School

What grades does Pohakea Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Pohakea Elementary School?

Pohakea Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Pohakea Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pohakea Elementary School rank in HI?

Pohakea Elementary School ranks #192 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Pohakea Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pohakea Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Pohakea Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pohakea Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pohakea Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Pohakea Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

56.3% of students at Pohakea 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
499
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.1%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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