Summary:
The 96781 zip code is home to a single public school, Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School, which serves grades PK-8 with an enrollment of 244 students. While the school's student-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, its academic performance and statewide ranking have been declining in recent years.
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School's statewide ranking has dropped from 189th out of 195 Hawaii elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 201st out of 207 in 2023-2024 and 148th out of 204 in 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts (36%), Mathematics (20%), and Science (50%) are significantly below the state averages, and its chronic absenteeism rate is high at 28.0%. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 62.7% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the relatively high spending per student of $19,667, the school's academic performance remains a concern. This suggests that additional resources alone may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The school's leadership and the Hawaii Department of Education may need to implement a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address the underlying challenges and improve student achievement.
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