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Holualoa Elementary School

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Holualoa Elementary School ranks 86 th of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

86^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Holualoa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Holualoa, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 437 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Holualoa Elementary School has been improving over the years, it faces some challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, with 37.0% in the 2024-2025 school year and 34.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than Honaunau Elementary (24.0%) and Innovations PCS (24.0%). Holualoa's test scores, while improving, are generally lower than the nearby schools, with proficiency rates of 54% in ELA, 52% in Math, and 57% in Science, compared to higher rates at Honaunau Elementary and Innovations PCS.

Holualoa Elementary School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 47.6% in the 2023-2024 school year, and a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.6 compared to some nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 82 out of 194 Hawaii elementary schools in the 2014-2015 school year to 86 out of 204 in the 2024-2025 school year. While the school faces some challenges, understanding the unique factors that influence its outcomes could help guide efforts to further enhance the educational experience for its students.

438

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,490

Per pupil spending ?

47.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

76-5957 Mamalahoa Hwy
Holualoa, HI 96725

(808) 322-4800

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Holualoa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kealakehe Intermediate School
High:	Kealakehe High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

29.2%

Two or more races:

28.3%

White:

21.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 58th percentile in 2015 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Hawaii median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

86^th of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

84^th 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	65.6	86 of 204	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.6	117 of 207	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.8	141 of 195	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.3	106 of 193	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.7	142 of 196	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.6	112 of 196	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.3	112 of 193	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.3	102 of 207	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.2	106 of 195	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	56.2	82 of 194	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.9	91 of 196	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.2	83 of 195	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.4	72 of 191	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.8	48 of 183	73.8%	★★★★☆
2009	70.5	37 of 191	80.6%	★★★★☆
2008	70.2	29 of 146	80.1%	★★★★☆
2007	77.4	33 of 192	82.8%	★★★★☆
2006	81.9	22 of 194	88.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	57.1	86 of 160	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	71.1	50 of 125	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.7	85 of 203	58.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	64.5	53 of 123	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.7	154 of 198	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	40.5	115 of 165	30.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	29.0	156 of 196	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	13 of 153	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	38.3	148 of 207	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	56.7	89 of 171	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.4	126 of 202	37.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2025)92nd percentile+34 vs school

Asian (2025)60th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)57th percentile~ school

White (2025)48th percentile-10 vs school

African American (2024)46th percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2024)30th percentile-13 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)20th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

Science57%

English Language Arts54%

Mathematics52%

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

This school should receive zero stars. The bullying is out of control and the school does nothing about it. They yell at the kids to get their work done, very little break time, feed the kids tons of junk food as "rewards", and overall just a toxic environment. My child was failing and absolutely miserable at this school and now that he's not there he's happy and thriving with excellent grades. Don't send your kids here! Close Quote

Schools Near Holualoa 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
Holualoa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	76-5957 Mamalahoa Hwy	Holualoa	96725	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 322-4800	438	24	18.2	47.7%	96 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	128 (29.2%)	31 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (13.5%)	124 (28.3%)	65.6	86^th of 204 public elementary schools	57.8%		48.6	117^th of 207 public elementary schools	43.5%	31	57.0	54.0	52.0	$15,490	$1,362	$14,128
Kahakai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr	Kailua Kona	96740	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 327-4313	507	35	14.4	56.4%	60 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	116 (22.9%)	65 (12.8%)	1 (0.2%)	174 (34.3%)	91 (17.9%)	38.1	129^th of 204 public elementary schools	36.8%		32.1	149^th of 207 public elementary schools	28.0%	20	42.0	44.0	38.0	$15,424	$1,299	$14,125
Innovations - PCS	Public, Charter	K-8	75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy	Kailua Kona	96740	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 331-3130	241	14	17.2	42.7%	74 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (19.5%)	19 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.9%)	82 (34.0%)	76.7	59^th of 204 public elementary schools	71.1%		74.5	71^st of 207 public elementary schools	65.7%	12	64.0	66.0	50.0	$8,835	$951	$7,884
Kealakehe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	74-5118 Kealakaa St	Kailua Kona	96740	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 327-4308	924	64	14.5	68.2%	53 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	181 (19.6%)	78 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	446 (48.3%)	166 (18.0%)	8.5	195^th of 204 public elementary schools	4.4%		12.9	191^st of 207 public elementary schools	7.7%	4	17.0	22.0	23.0	$15,425	$1,328	$14,097
Kona Pacific - PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy	Kealakekua	96750	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 322-4900	177	18	10.1	62.7%	82 (46.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (26.6%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.6%)	34 (19.2%)	25.2	160^th of 204 public elementary schools	21.6%		46.3	125^th of 207 public elementary schools	39.6%	35	28.0	41.0	34.0	$9,540	$1,357	$8,183
Konawaena Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	81-901 Onouli Rd	Kealakekua	96750	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 323-4555	505	37	13.6	64.4%	49 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	172 (34.1%)	40 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	136 (26.9%)	106 (21.0%)	42.1	121^st of 204 public elementary schools	40.7%		45.3	129^th of 207 public elementary schools	37.7%	8	41.0	41.0	48.0	$16,620	$1,851	$14,769
Honaunau Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy	Captain Cook	96704	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 328-2727	148	11	13.4	93.2%	18 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (41.2%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (27.0%)	24 (16.2%)	68.6	78^th of 204 public elementary schools	61.8%		67.9	84^th of 207 public elementary schools	59.4%	6	56.0	55.0	57.0	$18,198	$1,976	$16,222
Hookena Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	86-4355 Mamalahoa Hwy	Captain Cook	96704	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 328-2710	98	7	14.0	65.3%	14 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (22.4%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (42.9%)	18 (18.4%)	35.7	133^rd of 204 public elementary schools	34.8%		24	163^rd of 207 public elementary schools	21.3%	30	25.0	46.0	46.0	$19,003	$1,241	$17,762

Frequently Asked Questions about Holualoa Elementary School

What district is Holualoa Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

Is Holualoa Elementary School a good school?

Holualoa Elementary School ranks 86^th of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Holualoa Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Holualoa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kealakehe Intermediate School
High : Kealakehe High School

How many students attend Holualoa Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 438 students attended Holualoa Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Holualoa Elementary School?

Students at Holualoa Elementary School are 29% Hispanic, 28% Two or more races, 22% White, 13% Pacific Islander, 7% Asian.

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