Koloa Elementary School

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Koloa Elementary School ranks 33 rd of 195 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

3223 Poipu Rd
Koloa, HI 96756

(808) 742-8460

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 195 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,970

Students who attend Koloa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
High:	Kauai High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

26.3%

Pacific Islander:

23.1%

Hispanic:

22.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Koloa Elementary School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 32^nd among 181 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Koloa Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: two or more races (26.3%), Pacific Islander (23.1%), Hispanic (22.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Koloa Elementary School is 15.5. 141 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Koloa Elementary School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Koloa Elementary School is $16,970, which is the 75^th highest among 181 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Koloa Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1^st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Koloa Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	34.13	137^th	194	29.4%
2007	32.12	142^nd	192	26.0%
2009	59.83	70^th	191	63.4%
2010	79.85	28^th	183	84.7%
2011	72.29	43^rd	191	77.5%
2012	69.35	52^nd	195	73.3%
2013	59.60	77^th	196	60.7%
2015	74.33	46^th	194	76.3%
2016	63.49	70^th	195	64.1%
2017	64.23	78^th	207	62.3%
2018	65.78	63^rd	193	67.4%
2019	80.71	34^th	196	82.7%
2021	77.84	38^th	196	80.6%
2022	76.32	43^rd	193	77.7%
2023	80.60	33^rd	195	83.1%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Koloa Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	113	4	310	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	437
1989	113	4	314	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	444
1990	122	3	312	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	445
1991	131	7	299	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
1992	116	5	268	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1993	111	5	255	36	0	n/a	n/a	-1	406
1994	88	5	248	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1995	97	5	268	35	5	n/a	n/a	-1	409
1996	97	5	268	35	5	n/a	n/a	-1	409
1997	93	6	260	30	3	n/a	n/a	10	402
1998	92	5	263	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	390
1999	89	5	236	23	5	n/a	n/a	0	358
2000	72	4	213	15	6	n/a	n/a	0	310
2001	59	3	193	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	270
2002	41	3	158	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	219
2003	41	3	158	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	219
2004	42	1	151	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	206
2005	38	1	143	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	192
2006	36	2	135	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2007	36	2	139	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2008	36	3	141	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2009	51	2	158	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	222
2010	69	0	164	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	247
2011	64	1	59	8	0	99	9	0	240
2012	80	4	56	28	3	98	10	0	279
2013	97	2	67	49	0	90	21	0	326
2014	110	0	67	75	1	100	40	0	393
2015	100	0	63	77	0	78	51	0	369
2016	84	0	50	109	0	78	69	0	390
2017	68	0	57	122	0	72	75	0	394
2018	67	0	51	120	0	69	74	0	381
2019	44	0	49	94	0	50	86	0	323
2020	54	0	47	79	0	49	83	0	312
2021	60	3	48	81	0	59	89	0	340
2022	62	1	49	85	0	61	97	0	355
2023	54	1	42	76	0	79	90	0	342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Koloa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	437	25.0	17.4	22
1989	444	22.5	19.7	21.2
1990	445	23.0	19.3	21.3
1991	441	23.0	19.1	20.4
1992	424	21.5	19.7	15.8
1993	406	22.0	18.5	12
1994	374	21.5	17.4	18.7
1995	409	21.0	19.5	20.5
1996	409	21.0	19.5	20.5
1997	402	21.0	19.1	43.6
1998	390	23.5	16.6	34.1
1999	358	21.0	17.0	50.6
2000	310	18.5	16.8	51.6
2001	270	15.5	17.4	56.7
2002	219	14.0	15.6	58
2003	219	14.0	15.6	58
2004	206	15.5	13.3	53.4
2005	192	14.5	13.2	52.1
2006	184	13.5	13.6	47.8
2007	188	16.0	11.8	45.7
2008	187	14.0	13.4	42.8
2009	222	15.0	14.8	46.8
2010	247	16.0	15.4	55.1
2011	240	18.0	13.3	48.3
2012	279	17.0	16.4	55.9
2013	326	19.0	17.1	55.8
2014	393	21.0	18.7	53.2
2015	369	22.0	16.7	47.4
2016	390	23.0	16.9	47.9
2017	394	24.0	16.4	45.2
2018	381	25.0	15.2	50.4
2019	323	23.0	14.0	44.9
2020	312	21.0	14.8	49.4
2021	340	20.0	17.0	60.3
2022	355	20.0	17.7	64.8
2023	342	22.0	15.5	55.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Koloa Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	437	25.0	17.4	22
1989	444	22.5	19.7	21.2
1990	445	23.0	19.3	21.3
1991	441	23.0	19.1	20.4
1992	424	21.5	19.7	15.8
1993	406	22.0	18.5	12
1994	374	21.5	17.4	18.7
1995	409	21.0	19.5	20.5
1996	409	21.0	19.5	20.5
1997	402	21.0	19.1	43.6
1998	390	23.5	16.6	34.1
1999	358	21.0	17.0	50.6
2000	310	18.5	16.8	51.6
2001	270	15.5	17.4	56.7
2002	219	14.0	15.6	58
2003	219	14.0	15.6	58
2004	206	15.5	13.3	53.4
2005	192	14.5	13.2	52.1
2006	184	13.5	13.6	47.8
2007	188	16.0	11.8	45.7
2008	187	14.0	13.4	42.8
2009	222	15.0	14.8	46.8
2010	247	16.0	15.4	55.1
2011	240	18.0	13.3	48.3
2012	279	17.0	16.4	55.9
2013	326	19.0	17.1	55.8
2014	393	21.0	18.7	53.2
2015	369	22.0	16.7	47.4
2016	390	23.0	16.9	47.9
2017	394	24.0	16.4	45.2
2018	381	25.0	15.2	50.4
2019	323	23.0	14.0	44.9
2020	312	21.0	14.8	49.4
2021	340	20.0	17.0	60.3
2022	355	20.0	17.7	64.8
2023	342	22.0	15.5	55.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Koloa Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,736 (10.2%)	$15,234 (89.8%)	$16,970

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Koloa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 33^rd of 195 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Koloa Elementary School)	65	64	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Koloa Elementary School)	67	77	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Koloa Elementary School)	62	55	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Koloa Elementary School)	64	64
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Koloa Elementary School)	75	75
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Koloa Elementary School)	70	60	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
All Grades English Language Arts (Koloa Elementary School)	68	63	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Koloa Elementary School)	67	67

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	323	342	5.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	49	42	14.3%
Hispanic	94	76	19.1%
Pacific Islander	50	79	58%
White	44	54	22.7%
Two or More Races	86	90	4.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.9%	55.3%	10.4%

Schools Near Koloa Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				HSA Science (2023)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2023)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Koloa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3223 Poipu Rd	Koloa	96756	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 742-8460	342	22	15.5	55.3%	54 (15.8%)	1 (0.3%)	76 (22.2%)	42 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (23.1%)	90 (26.3%)	80.6	33^rd of 195 public elementary schools	83.1%		76.3	43^rd of 193 public elementary schools	77.7%	10	73.0	64.0	55.0	75.0		63.0	77.0	64.0	60.0		67.0	$16,970	$1,736	$15,234
Kalaheo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Maka Rd	Kalaheo	96741	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 332-6801	399	28	14.2	39.3%	66 (16.5%)	2 (0.5%)	90 (22.6%)	31 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (18.8%)	135 (33.8%)	62.9	71^st of 195 public elementary schools	63.6%		73.3	48^th of 193 public elementary schools	75.1%	23	44.0	56.0	70.0	59.0		61.0	64.0	66.0	42.0		55.0	$17,062	$1,397	$15,665
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy	Koloa	96756	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 635-5110	201	11	18.2	18.9%	123 (61.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.5%)	34 (16.9%)	70.7	56^th of 195 public elementary schools	71.3%		71.6	52^nd of 193 public elementary schools	73.1%	4	63.0	59.0	66.0	71.0	91.0	70.0	55.0	46.0	38.0	73.0	52.0	$8,858	$479	$8,379
Eleele Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4750 Uliuli Rd	Eleele	96705	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 335-2111	408	29	14.0	52.0%	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (20.3%)	118 (28.9%)	1 (0.2%)	78 (19.1%)	118 (28.9%)	47.7	99^th of 195 public elementary schools	49.2%		35	131^st of 193 public elementary schools	32.1%	32	38.0	64.0	43.0	48.0		51.0	58.0	50.0	38.0		49.0	$16,393	$1,392	$15,001
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4319 Hardy St	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 274-3150	731	50	14.6	48.0%	30 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	150 (20.5%)	181 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (15.2%)	259 (35.4%)	54.5	84^th of 195 public elementary schools	56.9%		54	83^rd of 193 public elementary schools	57.0%	1	40.0	74.0	43.0	51.0		56.0	77.0	42.0	42.0		54.0	$16,176	$1,401	$14,775
King Kaumualii Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4381 Hanamaulu Rd	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 241-3150	549	42	13.0	57.2%	33 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (16.6%)	141 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	130 (23.7%)	154 (28.1%)	64.7	65^th of 195 public elementary schools	66.7%		68.8	63^rd of 193 public elementary schools	67.4%	2	54.0	53.0	65.0	56.0		57.0	65.0	55.0	47.0		56.0	$17,347	$1,779	$15,568
Kapaa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4886 Kawaihau Rd	Kapaa	96746	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 821-4424	839	52	16.1	57.3%	93 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	173 (20.6%)	86 (10.3%)	1 (0.1%)	233 (27.8%)	253 (30.2%)	32.5	134^th of 195 public elementary schools	31.3%		32.3	136^th of 193 public elementary schools	29.5%	2	33.0	43.0	45.0	44.0		44.0	44.0	41.0	33.0		41.0	$15,371	$1,133	$14,238
Kekaha Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8140 Kekaha Rd	Kekaha	96752	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 337-7655	337	19	17.7	59.3%	15 (4.5%)	2 (0.6%)	70 (20.8%)	49 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	125 (37.1%)	76 (22.6%)	30.3	137^th of 195 public elementary schools	29.7%		18.8	163^rd of 193 public elementary schools	15.5%	26	32.0	32.0	52.0	41.0		41.0	38.0	51.0	16.0		36.0	$17,852	$1,881	$15,971

Frequently Asked Questions about Koloa Elementary School

How many students attend Koloa Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Koloa Elementary School.

Is Koloa Elementary School a good school?

Koloa Elementary School ranks 33^rd of 195 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Koloa Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
High : Kauai High School

What district is Koloa Elementary School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Koloa Elementary School?

Students at Koloa Elementary School are 26% Two or more races, 23% Pacific Islander, 22% Hispanic, 16% White, 12% Asian.

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