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Blanche Pope Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

174^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 15% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Blanche Pope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waimanalo, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with 211 students. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Hawaii Department of Education district, Blanche Pope Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hawaii elementary schools and maintains a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school struggles with the academic performance of several student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20% for Asian, White, and English Language Learner students. However, it performs better for Pacific Islander and Special Education students. Blanche Pope Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 29.67% proficient in ELA, 26.37% in Math, and 19.05% in Science, compared to state averages of 50%, 53%, and 48% respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.6%, much higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Kaelepulu Elementary, Ka'ohao Public Charter, Maunawili Elementary, and Enchanted Lake Elementary, Blanche Pope Elementary's performance is significantly lower. These nearby schools consistently rank in the top 10-25% of Hawaii elementary schools and have much higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Addressing the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and providing additional support for struggling student subgroups, could lead to meaningful improvements in Blanche Pope Elementary's overall performance and outcomes for its students.

212

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,076

Per pupil spending ?

65.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

41-133 Huli St
Waimanalo, HI 96795

(808) 259-0450

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Blanche Pope Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Kailua High School

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

73.1%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 24th percentile in 2015 → 15th in 2025

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

!Near the bottom of Hawaii Department of Education's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

174^th of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Bottom 15%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 24% (2015) to bottom 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

163^rd of 182Elementary Schools in the Hawaii Department of Education

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	17.0	174 of 204	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.2	182 of 207	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.4	153 of 195	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.0	156 of 193	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.6	157 of 196	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	54.1	87 of 196	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.8	83 of 193	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.7	136 of 207	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.9	118 of 195	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	28.0	147 of 194	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	66.8	57 of 196	70.9%	★★★★☆
2012	65.3	60 of 195	69.2%	★★★★☆
2011	60.7	68 of 191	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	39.2	127 of 183	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	24.3	158 of 191	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	11.3	183 of 192	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	17.5	176 of 194	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	137 of 160	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	201 of 203	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	184 of 198	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	64.2	80 of 196	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	74 of 153	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.2	71 of 207	65.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	29.3	167 of 202	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Pacific Islander (2024)59th percentile+47 vs school

Special Education (2025)52nd percentile+37 vs school

White (2024)17th percentile+5 vs school

African American (2024)14th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2024)7th percentile-5 vs school

Asian (2024)1st percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts35%

Mathematics32%

Science17%

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Schools Near Blanche Pope Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blanche Pope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41-133 Huli St	Waimanalo	96795	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 259-0450	212	16	13.2	65.1%	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (18.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (73.1%)	15 (7.1%)	17	174^th of 204 public elementary schools	14.7%		17.2	182^nd of 207 public elementary schools	12.1%	8	17.0	35.0	32.0	$19,076	$1,765	$17,311
Malama Honua Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	41-054 Ehukai St	Waimanalo	96795	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 259-5522	170	11	15.4	50.6%	19 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (14.1%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (54.7%)	32 (18.8%)	45.1	115^th of 204 public elementary schools	43.6%		56.6	98^th of 207 public elementary schools	52.7%	17	29.0	59.0	42.0	$9,108	$1,139	$7,969
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School	Public	PK, KG-8	41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy	Waimanalo	96795	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 259-0460	344	27	12.7	79.4%	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	84 (24.4%)	22 (6.4%)	2 (0.6%)	188 (54.7%)	42 (12.2%)	7.5	196^th of 204 public elementary schools	3.9%		10.7	193^rd of 207 public elementary schools	6.8%	3	20.0	27.0	15.0	$18,181	$2,048	$16,133
Kamiloiki Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7788 Hawaii Kai Dr	Honolulu	96825	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 397-5800	370	26	14.5	17.3%	65 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (17.8%)	69 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.5%)	135 (36.5%)	89.4	26^th of 204 public elementary schools	87.3%		79.5	55^th of 207 public elementary schools	73.4%	29	73.0	72.0	63.0	$15,471	$924	$14,547
Hahaione Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	595 Pepeekeo St	Honolulu	96825	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 397-5822	475	36	13.1	11.8%	74 (15.6%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (12.4%)	146 (30.7%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.8%)	170 (35.8%)	90.9	23^rd of 204 public elementary schools	88.7%		74.4	72^nd of 207 public elementary schools	65.2%	49	72.0	71.0	70.0	$14,421	$1,011	$13,410
Koko Head Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	189 Lunalilo Home Rd	Honolulu	96825	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 397-5811	301	21	14.6	19.9%	61 (20.3%)	4 (1.3%)	35 (11.6%)	73 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.3%)	103 (34.2%)	91.1	21^st of 204 public elementary schools	89.7%		92.2	19^th of 207 public elementary schools	90.8%	2	76.0	74.0	64.0	$16,249	$1,014	$15,235
Keolu Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1416 Keolu Dr	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 266-7818	125	10	12.5	45.6%	14 (11.2%)	1 (0.8%)	40 (32.0%)	11 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (24.0%)	29 (23.2%)	51.3	106^th of 204 public elementary schools	48.0%		54.9	102^nd of 207 public elementary schools	50.7%	4		48.0	48.0	$24,619	$3,799	$20,820
Enchanted Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	770 Keolu Dr	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 266-7800	258	18	14.3	32.9%	37 (14.3%)	1 (0.4%)	55 (21.3%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (22.1%)	99 (38.4%)	94.3	12^th of 204 public elementary schools	94.1%		96	10^th of 207 public elementary schools	95.2%	2	79.0	77.0	70.0	$16,542	$1,230	$15,312
Kaelepulu Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	530 Keolu Dr	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 266-7811	188	14	13.4	16.0%	63 (33.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (14.9%)	20 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.1%)	58 (30.9%)	96.2	10^th of 204 public elementary schools	95.1%		95.5	13^th of 207 public elementary schools	93.7%	3	83.0	77.0	78.0	$15,818	$782	$15,036
Ka'ohao Public Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	140 Alala Rd	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 266-7844	332	22	15.0	5.1%	177 (53.3%)	3 (0.9%)	43 (13.0%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.8%)	83 (25.0%)	93.7	13^th of 204 public elementary schools	93.6%		96.2	9^th of 207 public elementary schools	95.7%	4	75.0	76.0	72.0	$8,273	$288	$7,985

Frequently Asked Questions about Blanche Pope Elementary School

What district is Blanche Pope Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What is the racial makeup of Blanche Pope Elementary School?

Students at Blanche Pope Elementary School are 73% Pacific Islander, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Blanche Pope Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 212 students attended Blanche Pope Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Blanche Pope Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Blanche Pope Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Kailua High School

Is Blanche Pope Elementary School a good school?

Blanche Pope Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.7% of Hawaii elementary schools.

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