Summary:
The city of Kula, Hawaii has only one public elementary school, Kula Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 354 students. The school's performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 86th and 108th out of Hawaii's elementary schools in recent years. While the school excels in science proficiency, its English Language Arts and mathematics proficiency rates are below the state average.
Kula Elementary School faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.0% and a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 52.26% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 12.6, suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students. The school also spends a relatively high amount per student, at $15,886 per year, though the academic performance may not fully reflect this investment.
Overall, Kula Elementary School's performance is mixed, with strengths in science but room for improvement in English Language Arts and mathematics. The school's challenges, including high chronic absenteeism and a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, may be contributing factors to its academic performance. The school's low student-teacher ratio and high spending per student could be positive factors, but the school's inconsistent statewide ranking indicates the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the school's areas of concern.
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