Holomua Elementary School

Summary:

Holomua Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 1,095 students. 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.

Holomua Elementary consistently performs well on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (63.11% in 2023-2024) and Mathematics (57.37% in 2023-2024) compared to the state averages. The school also ranks 19 out of 207 Hawaii elementary schools for its performance with special education students, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Holomua Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.1 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than some of the nearby schools like Iroquois Point Elementary School and Kapolei Elementary School.

Holomua Elementary has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, ranking in the top third of Hawaii elementary schools and earning 3-4 stars from SchoolDigger consistently. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Holomua's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 65%, compared to the state average of 49%. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 13.9% in 2023-2024 is lower than some nearby schools, it is still an area for improvement. Additionally, Holomua Elementary has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.42% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 91-1561 Keaunui Dr
       Ewa Beach, HI  96706


(808) 685-2000

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
63rd of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,136 Help


Students who attend Holomua Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ilima Intermediate School
High:    James Campbell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  1,095

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
36.8%
Two or more races:
24.4%
Hispanic:
20.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holomua Elementary School ranks better than 69.6% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 62nd 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 76.84. (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 Holomua 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 Holomua Elementary School is $16,136. 104 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holomua Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holomua Elementary School 63rd of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Holomua 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 Holomua Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Holomua Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.18 73rd 194 62.4%
2007 61.52 67th 192 65.1%
2008 58.65 60th 146 58.9%
2009 62.39 59th 191 69.1%
2010 64.02 61st 183 66.7%
2011 67.32 54th 191 71.7%
2012 72.64 46th 195 76.4%
2013 66.22 59th 196 69.9%
2015 61.17 69th 194 64.4%
2016 68.19 55th 195 71.8%
2017 75.70 54th 207 73.9%
2018 59.62 78th 193 59.6%
2019 63.36 71st 196 63.8%
2021 55.21 87th 196 55.6%
2022 67.31 65th 193 66.3%
2023 62.69 72nd 195 63.1%
2024 76.84 63rd 207 69.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Holomua Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.67 62nd 198 68.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holomua Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.13 19th 207 90.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Holomua Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.39 99th 203 51.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Holomua Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.54 41st 160 74.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holomua Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 138th 165 16.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Holomua Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.59 61st 196 68.9%
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Rank History for White students at Holomua Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.59 103rd 202 49.0%
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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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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Open Quote One of the best elementary schools ever! The teachers have tons of heart, and the principal continues the school's proud tradition of excellence. My daughter attended this school from K-6 and is currently thriving at Ilima Intermediate School! Mahalo nui loa Holomua ohana! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Holomua Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 79 12 367 12 1 n/a n/a -18 453
1998 105 16 532 21 1 n/a n/a 0 675
1999 118 16 706 28 2 n/a n/a 0 870
2000 142 25 795 33 6 n/a n/a 0 1001
2001 141 22 878 41 3 n/a n/a 0 1085
2002 190 32 1009 55 4 n/a n/a 0 1290
2003 190 32 1009 55 4 n/a n/a 0 1290
2004 217 23 1060 57 3 n/a n/a 0 1360
2005 238 40 1089 64 6 n/a n/a 0 1437
2006 250 37 1099 61 5 n/a n/a 0 1452
2007 259 45 1172 68 5 n/a n/a 0 1549
2008 236 56 1100 63 5 n/a n/a 0 1460
2009 229 34 1089 60 3 n/a n/a 0 1415
2010 237 43 1102 57 3 n/a n/a 0 1442
2011 136 53 683 81 3 334 105 0 1395
2012 143 37 665 133 5 313 90 0 1386
2013 150 41 697 173 9 297 30 0 1397
2014 156 42 676 204 7 270 21 0 1376
2015 132 37 621 206 7 243 33 0 1279
2016 101 40 582 236 5 223 56 0 1243
2017 91 28 539 241 5 185 111 0 1200
2018 85 27 478 248 1 180 162 0 1181
2019 76 21 459 254 1 164 175 0 1150
2020 76 20 406 256 1 177 206 0 1142
2021 55 16 381 233 3 164 241 0 1093
2022 56 21 398 241 0 137 244 0 1097
2023 69 14 403 222 0 120 267 0 1095

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 Holomua Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 453 22.5 20.1 9.1
1998 675 36.5 18.5 8.3
1999 870 44.5 19.6 20.3
2000 1001 49.0 20.4 22.4
2001 1085 54.0 20.1 17.3
2002 1290 63.0 20.5 17.4
2003 1290 63.0 20.5 17.4
2004 1360 68.5 19.9 19.2
2005 1437 67.0 21.4 20.9
2006 1452 70.0 20.7 21.3
2007 1549 74.0 20.9 21.8
2008 1460 76.0 19.2 21.7
2009 1415 76.0 18.6 23.5
2010 1442 78.0 18.4 23
2011 1395 79.0 17.6 25.7
2012 1386 76.0 18.2 30.4
2013 1397 71.0 19.6 33.5
2014 1376 75.0 18.3 34.4
2015 1279 75.0 17.0 35.1
2016 1243 77.0 16.1 36.2
2017 1200 76.0 15.7 34.3
2018 1181 77.0 15.3 35.6
2019 1150 77.0 14.9 32.4
2020 1142 76.0 15.0 32.5
2021 1093 76.0 14.3 34.4
2022 1097 76.0 14.4 30
2023 1095 68.0 16.1 33.4

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 Holomua Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 453 22.5 20.1 9.1
1998 675 36.5 18.5 8.3
1999 870 44.5 19.6 20.3
2000 1001 49.0 20.4 22.4
2001 1085 54.0 20.1 17.3
2002 1290 63.0 20.5 17.4
2003 1290 63.0 20.5 17.4
2004 1360 68.5 19.9 19.2
2005 1437 67.0 21.4 20.9
2006 1452 70.0 20.7 21.3
2007 1549 74.0 20.9 21.8
2008 1460 76.0 19.2 21.7
2009 1415 76.0 18.6 23.5
2010 1442 78.0 18.4 23
2011 1395 79.0 17.6 25.7
2012 1386 76.0 18.2 30.4
2013 1397 71.0 19.6 33.5
2014 1376 75.0 18.3 34.4
2015 1279 75.0 17.0 35.1
2016 1243 77.0 16.1 36.2
2017 1200 76.0 15.7 34.3
2018 1181 77.0 15.3 35.6
2019 1150 77.0 14.9 32.4
2020 1142 76.0 15.0 32.5
2021 1093 76.0 14.3 34.4
2022 1097 76.0 14.4 30
2023 1095 68.0 16.1 33.4

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 Holomua Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,141 (7.1%) $14,995 (92.9%) $16,136

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Holomua Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 71st of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 72nd of 195 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holomua Elementary School)7065
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holomua Elementary School)7163
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holomua Elementary School)4953
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holomua Elementary School)5251
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holomua Elementary School)5456
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holomua Elementary School)5047
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holomua Elementary School)5961
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Holomua Elementary School)5053
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Holomua Elementary School)5859
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Holomua Elementary School)5654
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11501095
 4.8%
African American2114
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian459403
 12.2%
Hispanic254222
 12.6%
Pacific Islander164120
 26.8%
White7669
 9.2%
Two or More Races175267
 52.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%33.4%
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Students at Holomua Elementary School are 37% Asian, 24% Two or more races, 20% Hispanic, 11% Pacific Islander, 6% White, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Ilima Intermediate School
High : James Campbell High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,095 students attended Holomua Elementary School.

Holomua Elementary School ranks 63rd of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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