Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

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Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School is a public school located in Papaikou, Hawaii, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 234 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Hawaii Department of Education elementary schools over the past several years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, the school struggles, with only 20.97% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 12.8% in Mathematics, and 17.02% in Science in the 2023-2024 school year. These proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, such as Waiakea Elementary School (71.17% in ELA), Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School (71.17% in ELA), and Haaheo Elementary School (61.43% in ELA). The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.2%, much higher than the state average and the nearby schools.

The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.95% to 69.45% over the past three school years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the academic and attendance challenges. Targeted interventions and support, particularly in the areas of academic instruction, attendance, and addressing the needs of specific student subgroups, may be necessary to improve the school's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 27-330 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
       Papaikou, HI  96781-0028


(808) 964-9700

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,667 Help


Students who attend Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    Hilo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
30.3%
Hispanic:
27.5%
Two or more races:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Compare Details Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School ranks worse than 97.1% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 181st 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 5.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School ranks worse than 93.3% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (30.3%), Hispanic (27.5%), two or more races (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School is 12.2, which is the 27th best among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School employs 20 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School is $19,667, which is the 9th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School 201st of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School 83rd of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate 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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.71 156th 194 19.6%
2007 12.96 181st 192 5.7%
2013 49.91 101st 196 48.5%
2015 31.90 138th 194 28.9%
2016 17.89 168th 195 13.8%
2017 29.58 160th 207 22.7%
2018 11.92 179th 193 7.3%
2019 13.22 180th 196 8.2%
2021 8.68 187th 196 4.6%
2022 10.42 177th 193 8.3%
2023 7.13 189th 195 3.1%
2024 5.96 201st 207 2.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.39 179th 198 9.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.73 142nd 207 31.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.53 176th 203 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.39 181st 196 7.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.77 185th 202 8.4%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.49 53rd 69 23.2%
2007 25.60 54th 71 23.9%
2013 68.04 18th 76 76.3%
2015 37.61 41st 72 43.1%
2016 39.42 43rd 73 41.1%
2017 29.58 42nd 82 48.8%
2018 27.41 50th 67 25.4%
2019 13.54 63rd 70 10.0%
2021 16.46 62nd 73 15.1%
2022 20.54 57th 72 20.8%
2023 7.49 72nd 73 1.4%
2024 5.96 83rd 89 6.7%
See the entire list of Hawaii Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.39 66th 81 18.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.73 40th 89 55.1%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.53 67th 87 23.0%
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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.39 73rd 81 9.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.77 71st 86 17.4%
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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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 149 0 477 10 2 n/a n/a 0 638
1990 140 1 470 8 2 n/a n/a 0 621
1991 144 7 472 1 2 n/a n/a 0 626
1992 80 0 421 78 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 84 0 404 77 1 n/a n/a -1 565
1994 78 0 391 66 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1995 79 2 384 63 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 79 2 384 63 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 83 2 400 52 0 n/a n/a -9 528
1998 75 2 393 48 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1999 61 1 388 49 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2000 65 1 357 46 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 70 1 352 42 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 64 2 305 47 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2003 64 2 305 47 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2004 65 1 282 42 3 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 64 3 263 39 4 n/a n/a 0 373
2006 69 3 257 38 4 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 66 9 239 35 4 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 66 5 221 36 6 n/a n/a 0 334
2009 47 1 211 33 4 n/a n/a 0 296
2010 43 0 192 23 3 n/a n/a 0 261
2011 37 0 86 15 3 120 3 0 264
2012 36 3 92 17 6 137 8 0 299
2013 48 2 90 21 5 132 10 0 308
2014 52 0 85 33 4 125 3 0 302
2015 44 0 81 24 5 122 10 0 286
2016 45 4 81 31 3 140 11 0 315
2017 41 4 81 35 3 133 15 0 312
2018 42 4 76 40 2 134 30 0 328
2019 37 4 86 44 1 128 31 0 331
2020 27 3 66 47 1 129 32 0 305
2021 27 1 60 43 1 116 31 0 279
2022 17 2 58 56 1 108 33 0 275
2023 18 0 41 49 0 83 43 0 234
2024 21 2 38 67 0 74 42 0 244

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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 638 32.0 19.9 46.2
1990 621 31.0 20.0 49.3
1991 626 32.0 19.5 0
1992 580 32.0 18.1 46.7
1993 565 32.0 17.7 42
1994 535 34.0 15.7 26.2
1995 528 34.0 15.5 32.6
1996 528 34.0 15.5 32.6
1997 528 31.0 17.0 57.5
1998 518 31.5 16.4 48.8
1999 499 28.5 17.5 60.9
2000 469 30.0 15.6 63.8
2001 468 29.5 15.9 71.2
2002 418 29.5 14.2 65.1
2003 418 29.5 14.2 65.1
2004 393 28.0 14.0 67.9
2005 373 27.0 13.8 62.2
2006 371 27.0 13.7 58
2007 353 26.0 13.6 57.8
2008 334 28.0 11.9 63.2
2009 296 18.0 16.4 64.5
2010 261 21.0 12.4 66.3
2011 264 21.0 12.5 75.4
2012 299 21.0 14.2 74.6
2013 308 22.0 14.0 79.9
2014 302 22.0 13.7 78.5
2015 286 19.0 15.0 80.4
2016 315 20.0 15.7 79.7
2017 312 20.0 15.6 76
2018 328 26.0 12.6 77.1
2019 331 26.0 12.7 72.2
2020 305 23.0 13.2 72.1
2021 279 26.0 10.7 68.8
2022 275 26.0 10.5 69.5
2023 234 19.0 12.3 67.9
2024 244 20.0 12.2 62.7

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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 638 32.0 19.9 46.2
1990 621 31.0 20.0 49.3
1991 626 32.0 19.5 0
1992 580 32.0 18.1 46.7
1993 565 32.0 17.7 42
1994 535 34.0 15.7 26.2
1995 528 34.0 15.5 32.6
1996 528 34.0 15.5 32.6
1997 528 31.0 17.0 57.5
1998 518 31.5 16.4 48.8
1999 499 28.5 17.5 60.9
2000 469 30.0 15.6 63.8
2001 468 29.5 15.9 71.2
2002 418 29.5 14.2 65.1
2003 418 29.5 14.2 65.1
2004 393 28.0 14.0 67.9
2005 373 27.0 13.8 62.2
2006 371 27.0 13.7 58
2007 353 26.0 13.6 57.8
2008 334 28.0 11.9 63.2
2009 296 18.0 16.4 64.5
2010 261 21.0 12.4 66.3
2011 264 21.0 12.5 75.4
2012 299 21.0 14.2 74.6
2013 308 22.0 14.0 79.9
2014 302 22.0 13.7 78.5
2015 286 19.0 15.0 80.4
2016 315 20.0 15.7 79.7
2017 312 20.0 15.6 76
2018 328 26.0 12.6 77.1
2019 331 26.0 12.7 72.2
2020 305 23.0 13.2 72.1
2021 279 26.0 10.7 68.8
2022 275 26.0 10.5 69.5
2023 234 19.0 12.3 67.9
2024 244 20.0 12.2 62.7

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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,665 (13.6%) $17,002 (86.4%) $19,667

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 180th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 189th of 195 Elementary schools
 5.1%
Ranks 63rd of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 72nd of 73 Middle schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)3220
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)4620
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)3229
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)3223
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)3313
 20%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)249
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)1829
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)1214
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)2824
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)67
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)4413
 31%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)2021
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)3221
 11%
All Grades Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School)2312
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331234
 29.3%
African American40
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian8641
 52.3%
Hispanic4449
 11.4%
Pacific Islander12883
 35.2%
White3718
 51.4%
Two or More Races3143
 38.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.2%67.9%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

In the 2023-24 school year, 244 students attended Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School.

Students at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School are 30% Pacific Islander, 27% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 16% Asian, 9% White.

Students who attend Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

High : Hilo High School

Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 2.9% of Hawaii elementary schools.


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