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Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School

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Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School ranks 89 th of 204 Hawaii alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-9

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Alternative Schools

Better than 56% of Hawaii alternative schools

Summary

Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School is a public alternative school serving grades PK-9 in Paauilo, Hawaii, with 202 students enrolled. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 34.2% in 2023-2024 to 28.0% in 2024-2025, this rate is still significantly higher than the nearby charter schools, Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS (9.0%) and Laupahoehoe Community - PCS (19.0%). The school has also shown improvement in its test scores over the years, but its scores are still generally lower than the state averages, especially in higher grade levels. Additionally, Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.14% to 60.4% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby charter schools.

Interestingly, Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School spends $19,693 per student, which is significantly higher than the nearby charter schools (Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS: $9,697, Laupahoehoe Community - PCS: $10,823). However, this higher spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as the charter schools appear to be achieving higher test scores with lower per-student spending. Overall, Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School faces some challenges, particularly in terms of chronic absenteeism and academic performance, but the school has shown improvement over time and may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address these issues.

180

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,693

Per pupil spending ?

66.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776

(808) 776-7710

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

36.7%

Pacific Islander:

22.8%

Hispanic:

22.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 23rd percentile in 2021 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 60 percentile points since 2021

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hawaii Department of Education

✓Above the Hawaii median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

Elementary school

89^th of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

14^th of 84

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 28 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 22Alternative 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	62.6	89 of 204	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.7	103 of 207	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	110 of 195	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.2	117 of 193	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.1	150 of 196	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.2	174 of 196	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.3	161 of 193	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	20.5	175 of 207	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.7	147 of 195	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	32.3	137 of 194	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.1	142 of 196	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	31.1	151 of 195	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	34.8	142 of 191	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	48.8	104 of 183	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	32.1	149 of 191	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	49.2	103 of 192	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.3	82 of 194	57.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	95.6	3 of 160	98.1%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	25.5	174 of 203	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	83.0	44 of 198	77.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	72.5	58 of 165	64.8%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	83.1	38 of 196	80.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	72.9	39 of 153	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	72.5	59 of 207	71.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	70.3	58 of 171	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.2	89 of 202	55.9%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	62.6	14 of 84	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	54.7	26 of 89	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	34.7	46 of 73	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	15.6	64 of 72	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.2	59 of 73	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.2	54 of 70	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.8	44 of 67	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	20.5	54 of 82	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.6	42 of 73	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.7	32 of 72	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	40.0	47 of 76	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.5	39 of 73	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.9	39 of 71	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.0	37 of 65	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.1	28 of 68	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.8	23 of 71	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.6	17 of 69	75.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	95.6	1 of 71	98.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	25.5	66 of 87	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	83.0	4 of 81	95.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	72.5	14 of 68	79.4%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	83.1	8 of 81	90.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	72.9	3 of 59	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	72.5	11 of 89	87.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	70.3	10 of 74	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	17 of 86	80.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Elementary school

African American (2024)98th percentile+48 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)81st percentile+30 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)78th percentile+28 vs school

Special Education (2025)75th percentile+18 vs school

White (2025)66th percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2024)65th percentile+15 vs school

Asian (2024)14th percentile-36 vs school

Middle school

African American (2024)99th percentile+28 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)95th percentile+24 vs school

Special Education (2025)95th percentile+12 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)90th percentile+19 vs school

White (2025)86th percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2024)79th percentile+9 vs school

Asian (2024)24th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics54%

Science53%

English Language Arts52%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-9	43-1497 Hauola Rd	Paauilo	96776	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 776-7710	180	15	12.0	66.7%	18 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (22.2%)	15 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (22.8%)	66 (36.7%)								(n/a)	53.0	52.0	54.0	$19,693	$2,078	$17,615
Laupahoehoe Community - PCS	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy	Laupahoehoe	96764	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 962-2200	307	26	12.0	61.2%	94 (30.6%)	2 (0.7%)	75 (24.4%)	17 (5.5%)	4 (1.3%)	48 (15.6%)	67 (21.8%)								(n/a)	30.0	36.0	20.0	$10,823	$2,828	$7,995
Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	64-1043 Hiiaka St	Kamuela	96743	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 887-8144	696	50	14.0	56.6%	152 (21.8%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.3%)	19 (2.7%)	434 (62.4%)	20 (2.9%)								(n/a)	39.0	44.0	28.0	$9,697	$634	$9,063

Frequently Asked Questions about Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School

What district is Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School?

Students at Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School are 37% Two or more races, 23% Pacific Islander, 22% Hispanic, 10% White, 8% Asian.

Is Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School a good school?

Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School ranks 89^th of 204 Hawaii alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 180 students attended Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School.

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