Pauoa Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 2301 Pauoa Rd
       Honolulu, HI  96813


(808) 587-4500

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 195 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,113 Help


Students who attend Pauoa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
High:    President Theodore Roosevelt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
28.8%
Pacific Islander:
28.0%
Two or more races:
21.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Compare Details Pauoa Elementary School ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 31st among 181 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pauoa Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (28.8%), Pacific Islander (28%), two or more races (21.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pauoa Elementary School is 15.4. 136 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pauoa Elementary School is $17,113, which is the 69th highest among 181 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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 Pauoa Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.55 115th 194 40.7%
2007 55.72 84th 192 56.3%
2008 59.07 58th 146 60.3%
2009 60.32 67th 191 64.9%
2010 59.16 74th 183 59.6%
2011 75.33 39th 191 79.6%
2012 63.11 71st 195 63.6%
2013 68.47 53rd 196 73.0%
2015 57.18 79th 194 59.3%
2016 91.33 9th 195 95.4%
2017 96.06 6th 207 97.1%
2018 94.92 4th 193 97.9%
2019 87.83 19th 196 90.3%
2021 90.81 17th 196 91.3%
2022 89.53 20th 193 89.6%
2023 81.59 32nd 195 83.6%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 21, 2018

Open Quote Both of my children attend school here and they love it. The Principal is also amazing and really cares for each student! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Open Quote This is the best school in our opinion, the current principal (Mr. Arakaki) and all the teachers gave their 110 all the time, we love Pauoa School!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 14, 2009

Open Quote Great school. My children do great and love their teachers. Along with good parenting, they have excelled. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pauoa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 70 3 405 7 2 n/a n/a 0 487
1989 66 2 425 4 3 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 54 1 452 6 2 n/a n/a 0 515
1991 61 6 441 2 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1992 51 1 385 15 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 59 0 408 16 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1994 62 1 413 22 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 74 0 423 15 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1996 74 0 423 15 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1997 62 0 402 13 0 n/a n/a 14 491
1998 59 1 408 10 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 53 1 417 10 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2000 61 1 417 8 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 68 3 394 10 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 44 2 400 9 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 44 2 400 9 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 38 1 395 9 3 n/a n/a 0 446
2005 33 3 386 9 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 25 5 406 7 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 25 4 399 6 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2008 29 4 291 5 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2009 29 2 286 8 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2010 30 1 290 7 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 14 4 83 3 0 168 31 0 303
2012 11 3 85 6 2 169 37 0 313
2013 18 2 86 13 2 172 34 0 327
2014 13 4 87 25 0 160 37 0 326
2015 12 3 75 36 1 133 39 0 299
2016 10 3 71 48 1 119 44 0 296
2017 5 3 72 62 0 103 51 0 296
2018 2 3 65 70 0 89 56 0 285
2019 3 0 70 69 0 79 73 0 294
2020 6 0 77 74 0 87 75 0 319
2021 11 0 101 80 0 89 78 0 359
2022 6 1 104 78 0 94 73 0 356
2023 11 0 107 68 0 104 81 0 371

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 Pauoa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 25.0 19.4 28.5
1989 500 25.0 20.0 26.2
1990 515 25.0 20.6 18.4
1991 511 25.0 20.4 16.6
1992 453 25.0 18.1 20.1
1993 483 24.0 20.1 18.6
1994 498 27.0 18.4 14.9
1995 512 26.0 19.7 14.6
1996 512 26.0 19.7 14.6
1997 491 25.0 19.6 24.5
1998 478 24.5 19.5 19.9
1999 481 25.0 19.2 32.8
2000 488 26.0 18.8 40.2
2001 476 24.5 19.4 41.8
2002 455 27.0 16.9 46.6
2003 455 27.0 16.9 46.6
2004 446 26.5 16.8 48.2
2005 432 28.0 15.4 45.4
2006 443 27.0 16.4 44
2007 435 27.0 16.1 44.6
2008 330 23.0 14.3 44.2
2009 325 20.5 15.9 47.1
2010 328 22.0 14.9 47.3
2011 303 21.0 14.4 57.8
2012 313 21.0 14.9 56.9
2013 327 22.0 14.8 53.5
2014 326 20.0 16.3 54.9
2015 299 18.0 16.6 54.5
2016 296 20.0 14.8 57.1
2017 296 19.0 15.5 57.8
2018 285 20.0 14.2 56.5
2019 294 21.0 14.0 53.1
2020 319 21.0 15.1 53
2021 359 22.0 16.3 51
2022 356 22.0 16.1 49.4
2023 371 24.0 15.4 48.5

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 Pauoa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 25.0 19.4 28.5
1989 500 25.0 20.0 26.2
1990 515 25.0 20.6 18.4
1991 511 25.0 20.4 16.6
1992 453 25.0 18.1 20.1
1993 483 24.0 20.1 18.6
1994 498 27.0 18.4 14.9
1995 512 26.0 19.7 14.6
1996 512 26.0 19.7 14.6
1997 491 25.0 19.6 24.5
1998 478 24.5 19.5 19.9
1999 481 25.0 19.2 32.8
2000 488 26.0 18.8 40.2
2001 476 24.5 19.4 41.8
2002 455 27.0 16.9 46.6
2003 455 27.0 16.9 46.6
2004 446 26.5 16.8 48.2
2005 432 28.0 15.4 45.4
2006 443 27.0 16.4 44
2007 435 27.0 16.1 44.6
2008 330 23.0 14.3 44.2
2009 325 20.5 15.9 47.1
2010 328 22.0 14.9 47.3
2011 303 21.0 14.4 57.8
2012 313 21.0 14.9 56.9
2013 327 22.0 14.8 53.5
2014 326 20.0 16.3 54.9
2015 299 18.0 16.6 54.5
2016 296 20.0 14.8 57.1
2017 296 19.0 15.5 57.8
2018 285 20.0 14.2 56.5
2019 294 21.0 14.0 53.1
2020 319 21.0 15.1 53
2021 359 22.0 16.3 51
2022 356 22.0 16.1 49.4
2023 371 24.0 15.4 48.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pauoa Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,665 (9.7%) $15,448 (90.3%) $17,113

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pauoa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 32nd of 195 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pauoa Elementary School)8157
 24%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pauoa Elementary School)8859
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pauoa Elementary School)5564
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pauoa Elementary School)6572
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pauoa Elementary School)8173
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pauoa Elementary School)7279
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Pauoa Elementary School)7565
 10%
All Grades Mathematics (Pauoa Elementary School)7770
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students294371
 26.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian70107
 52.9%
Hispanic6968
 1.4%
Pacific Islander79104
 31.6%
White311
 266.7%
Two or More Races7381
 11%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.1%48.5%
 4.5%


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Pauoa Elementary School ranks 32nd of 195 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pauoa Elementary School are 29% Asian, 28% Pacific Islander, 22% Two or more races, 18% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Pauoa Elementary 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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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