Summary:
The city of Papaikou, Hawaii has only one school, Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 1st out of 1 school in the district.
However, the school's statewide ranking has been declining, dropping from a 0-star rating in 2022-2023 to a 1-star rating in 2024-2025, ranking 148th out of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. This suggests the school's academic performance may be lagging compared to other elementary schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly below the state averages, with only 36% of students proficient in ELA and 20% proficient in Math in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.0% in 2024-2025, which can negatively impact student learning.
Despite the school's challenges, it appears to be well-funded, with spending of $19,667 per student in 2018-2019, which is higher than the national average. However, this higher spending has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school also serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, with 62.7% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Overall, the data suggests that Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student attendance, and socioeconomic factors, and may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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