Summary:
The city of Papaikou, Hawaii has only one public school serving grades PK-8, Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School. This school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across multiple subject areas and grade levels compared to state averages. The school serves a diverse student population, with 35.47% Pacific Islander, 20.94% Hispanic, 17.52% Asian, 18.38% two or more races, and 7.69% White students.
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.2%, which may be contributing to the low academic outcomes. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as indicated by the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 67.95%. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, the high per-student spending of $19,667 suggests that the allocation and utilization of resources may need to be re-evaluated to better support student learning and achievement.
Overall, the data analysis reveals that Hawaii Department of Education and the local community may need to focus on addressing the underlying challenges faced by Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School, such as improving attendance, providing targeted academic support, and ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to support student success.
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