Pohakea Elementary School

Summary:

Pohakea Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 492. 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.

Pohakea Elementary has shown consistent academic performance, with 59.85% of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts, 52.94% in Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics, and 50.68% in HSA/Science for the 2023-2024 school year. These scores are generally higher than the nearby schools, with Pohakea ranking in the top half of Hawaii elementary schools in these subjects. However, the school faces a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.0% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools and the state average. Pohakea Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 15.3, which is lower than the nearby schools and the state average, indicating a potentially more favorable learning environment for students.

Pohakea Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic students. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 56.1% for the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the nearby schools. These factors suggest the school may need to provide additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population, while also building on its academic strengths to further support its students' educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 91-750 Fort Weaver Rd
       Ewa Beach, HI  96706


(808) 689-1290

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,823 Help


Students who attend Pohakea Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ilima Intermediate School
High:    James Campbell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
30.9%
Two or more races:
26.4%
Hispanic:
18.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Compare Details Pohakea Elementary School ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 73rd among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pohakea Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pohakea Elementary School is $14,823. 158 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pohakea Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pohakea Elementary School 75th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Pohakea Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

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


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Rank History for Pohakea Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pohakea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.09 112th 194 42.3%
2007 42.36 118th 192 38.5%
2008 49.31 83rd 146 43.2%
2009 56.59 82nd 191 57.1%
2010 63.78 62nd 183 66.1%
2011 59.85 69th 191 63.9%
2012 59.58 77th 195 60.5%
2013 55.27 87th 196 55.6%
2015 47.54 103rd 194 46.9%
2016 42.43 114th 195 41.5%
2017 46.67 120th 207 42.0%
2018 47.14 102nd 193 47.2%
2019 50.25 98th 196 50.0%
2021 45.36 104th 196 46.9%
2022 50.41 91st 193 52.8%
2023 48.28 97th 195 50.3%
2024 71.91 75th 207 63.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pohakea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.15 73rd 198 63.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pohakea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.07 72nd 207 65.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pohakea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.86 83rd 203 59.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Pohakea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.33 83rd 160 48.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pohakea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.43 53rd 165 67.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Pohakea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.09 64th 196 67.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pohakea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.72 32nd 202 84.2%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pohakea Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 51 16 445 20 3 n/a n/a 0 535
1989 59 13 468 22 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1990 63 16 468 21 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1991 54 23 470 14 2 n/a n/a 0 563
1992 94 14 436 21 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1993 87 10 420 19 3 n/a n/a -1 538
1994 82 7 447 29 3 n/a n/a 0 568
1995 76 7 466 26 0 n/a n/a -1 574
1996 76 7 466 26 0 n/a n/a -1 574
1997 66 7 465 26 0 n/a n/a 15 579
1998 64 9 464 22 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1999 68 6 490 20 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2000 51 4 469 30 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 51 6 472 33 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2002 64 10 482 31 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2003 64 10 482 31 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2004 48 7 485 24 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 43 7 491 19 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2006 39 3 496 21 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2007 50 7 457 22 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 31 10 440 17 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2009 24 14 484 19 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2010 38 16 483 17 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2011 37 20 245 16 0 229 26 0 573
2012 31 17 241 34 0 212 41 0 576
2013 26 19 234 62 0 202 55 0 598
2014 30 14 238 73 0 176 80 0 611
2015 22 11 220 89 0 161 88 0 591
2016 33 10 198 83 0 156 106 0 586
2017 29 6 172 91 0 133 122 0 553
2018 33 6 163 90 0 117 117 0 526
2019 32 8 160 84 0 98 111 0 493
2020 23 4 157 98 0 90 102 0 474
2021 32 5 151 79 0 84 106 0 457
2022 26 2 152 86 1 85 107 0 459
2023 27 4 152 92 0 87 130 0 492

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 Pohakea Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 35.0 15.2 46.5
1989 563 29.0 19.4 41.4
1990 569 31.0 18.3 42
1991 563 32.0 17.5 35.3
1992 566 33.0 17.1 30.2
1993 538 30.5 17.6 23.9
1994 568 35.0 16.2 17.4
1995 574 32.0 17.9 24.2
1996 574 32.0 17.9 24.2
1997 579 34.5 16.8 43.4
1998 560 32.0 17.5 39.6
1999 585 33.5 17.5 56.9
2000 555 33.5 16.6 61.4
2001 563 33.5 16.8 70
2002 588 34.5 17.0 73.5
2003 588 34.5 17.0 73.5
2004 566 34.5 16.4 69.1
2005 560 33.5 16.7 69.6
2006 559 33.5 16.7 65.1
2007 536 34.5 15.5 65.9
2008 499 32.0 15.6 57.1
2009 542 34.0 15.9 61.6
2010 555 37.0 15.0 60.2
2011 573 39.0 14.6 59.7
2012 576 36.5 15.7 60.2
2013 598 32.5 18.4 60.4
2014 611 32.5 18.8 58.9
2015 591 32.0 18.4 60.4
2016 586 34.0 17.2 57.8
2017 553 32.5 17.0 53
2018 526 32.5 16.1 54.2
2019 493 31.0 15.9 53.8
2020 474 29.0 16.3 54
2021 457 29.0 15.7 55.8
2022 459 29.0 15.8 50.3
2023 492 32.0 15.3 56.1

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 Pohakea Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 35.0 15.2 46.5
1989 563 29.0 19.4 41.4
1990 569 31.0 18.3 42
1991 563 32.0 17.5 35.3
1992 566 33.0 17.1 30.2
1993 538 30.5 17.6 23.9
1994 568 35.0 16.2 17.4
1995 574 32.0 17.9 24.2
1996 574 32.0 17.9 24.2
1997 579 34.5 16.8 43.4
1998 560 32.0 17.5 39.6
1999 585 33.5 17.5 56.9
2000 555 33.5 16.6 61.4
2001 563 33.5 16.8 70
2002 588 34.5 17.0 73.5
2003 588 34.5 17.0 73.5
2004 566 34.5 16.4 69.1
2005 560 33.5 16.7 69.6
2006 559 33.5 16.7 65.1
2007 536 34.5 15.5 65.9
2008 499 32.0 15.6 57.1
2009 542 34.0 15.9 61.6
2010 555 37.0 15.0 60.2
2011 573 39.0 14.6 59.7
2012 576 36.5 15.7 60.2
2013 598 32.5 18.4 60.4
2014 611 32.5 18.8 58.9
2015 591 32.0 18.4 60.4
2016 586 34.0 17.2 57.8
2017 553 32.5 17.0 53
2018 526 32.5 16.1 54.2
2019 493 31.0 15.9 53.8
2020 474 29.0 16.3 54
2021 457 29.0 15.7 55.8
2022 459 29.0 15.8 50.3
2023 492 32.0 15.3 56.1

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 Pohakea Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,107 (7.5%) $13,716 (92.5%) $14,823

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pohakea Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 97th of 195 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pohakea Elementary School)4345
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pohakea Elementary School)4449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pohakea Elementary School)5030
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pohakea Elementary School)4133
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pohakea Elementary School)6962
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pohakea Elementary School)6353
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pohakea Elementary School)4455
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pohakea Elementary School)4149
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pohakea Elementary School)5248
 4%
All Grades Mathematics (Pohakea Elementary School)4846
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493492
 0.2%
African American84
 50%
American Indian00
Asian160152
 5%
Hispanic8492
 9.5%
Pacific Islander9887
 11.2%
White3227
 15.6%
Two or More Races111130
 17.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%56.1%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pohakea Elementary School

Students at Pohakea Elementary School are 31% Asian, 26% Two or more races, 19% Hispanic, 18% Pacific Islander, 5% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 492 students attended Pohakea Elementary School.

Pohakea Elementary School ranks 75th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Ilima Intermediate School
High : James Campbell High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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