Blanche Pope Elementary School

Summary:

Blanche Pope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waimanalo, Hawaii, serving 204 students in grades PK-6. The school has a predominantly Pacific Islander student population, and is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district.

While the Hawaii Department of Education district is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Blanche Pope Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to nearby schools like Kaelepulu Elementary School, Ka'ohao Public Charter School, and Maunawili Elementary School in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.67% of Blanche Pope students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 26.37% in Mathematics, and 19.05% in Science, significantly lower than the 70%+ proficiency rates at the nearby schools. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.6%, compared to 12% or less at the nearby schools.

Blanche Pope Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hawaii elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, in contrast to the nearby schools which are all ranked in the top 15% and have 4 or 5-star ratings. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (81.86%) may be contributing to these challenges, but the school's strong performance for Pacific Islander students suggests there may be opportunities for targeted interventions to address the specific needs of the diverse student population and improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 41-133 Huli St
       Waimanalo, HI  96795


(808) 259-0450

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
182nd of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,076 Help


Students who attend Blanche Pope Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Kailua High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
77.5%
Hispanic:
15.7%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.9% Help


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Compare Details Blanche Pope Elementary School ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 166th 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 17.22. (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 Blanche Pope 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 Blanche Pope Elementary School is $19,076, which is the 13th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blanche Pope Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blanche Pope Elementary School 182nd of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Blanche Pope Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


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 Blanche Pope Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blanche Pope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 17.51 176th 194 9.3%
2007 11.31 183rd 192 4.7%
2009 24.27 158th 191 17.3%
2010 39.19 127th 183 30.6%
2011 60.66 68th 191 64.4%
2012 65.32 60th 195 69.2%
2013 66.77 57th 196 70.9%
2015 27.98 147th 194 24.2%
2016 40.93 118th 195 39.5%
2017 40.68 136th 207 34.3%
2018 57.77 83rd 193 57.0%
2019 54.10 87th 196 55.6%
2021 21.65 157th 196 19.9%
2022 22.97 156th 193 19.2%
2023 25.40 153rd 195 21.5%
2024 17.22 182nd 207 12.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blanche Pope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 184th 198 7.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blanche Pope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.21 71st 207 65.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Blanche Pope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 201st 203 1.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Blanche Pope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 137th 160 14.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Blanche Pope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.23 80th 196 59.2%
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Rank History for White students at Blanche Pope Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.31 167th 202 17.3%
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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 Blanche Pope Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 14 0 374 2 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1990 13 0 365 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1991 10 3 355 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 9 1 341 6 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 17 1 328 7 0 n/a n/a -1 352
1994 11 0 358 5 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1995 11 1 317 7 0 n/a n/a -1 335
1996 11 1 317 7 0 n/a n/a -1 335
1997 9 2 291 3 0 n/a n/a 18 323
1998 5 1 278 4 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1999 3 1 279 2 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2000 4 1 271 3 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 3 0 270 6 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 4 2 307 9 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 4 2 307 9 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 4 0 298 5 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 5 0 273 5 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 7 0 272 5 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 10 2 310 12 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 7 2 305 10 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 5 2 271 7 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2010 3 2 234 1 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2011 1 1 9 4 0 214 5 0 234
2012 5 3 8 5 0 210 5 0 236
2013 4 0 7 15 0 203 9 0 238
2014 3 0 5 15 0 202 15 0 240
2015 4 0 9 20 0 203 17 0 253
2016 2 0 5 25 0 182 16 0 230
2017 1 0 5 34 0 181 17 0 238
2018 3 1 2 34 0 190 16 0 246
2019 1 1 1 37 0 174 16 0 230
2020 2 1 1 27 0 178 17 0 226
2021 0 1 1 33 0 177 13 0 225
2022 0 1 1 29 0 150 13 0 194
2023 0 0 1 32 0 158 13 0 204

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 Blanche Pope Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 391 19.5 20.0 52.4
1990 378 21.0 18.0 52.4
1991 368 21.0 17.5 44.3
1992 357 20.5 17.4 57.4
1993 352 19.5 18.1 44.5
1994 374 23.5 15.9 29.9
1995 335 22.0 15.2 35.1
1996 335 22.0 15.2 35.1
1997 323 19.5 16.6 68.5
1998 288 18.0 16.0 63.2
1999 285 18.0 15.8 67.4
2000 279 19.0 14.7 73.8
2001 279 20.0 14.0 80.3
2002 323 25.0 12.9 82.7
2003 323 25.0 12.9 82.7
2004 308 23.0 13.4 77.9
2005 284 23.0 12.3 81.7
2006 284 21.5 13.2 69.4
2007 334 20.5 16.3 76.9
2008 324 22.0 14.7 59
2009 285 21.0 13.6 67
2010 240 18.0 13.3 77.9
2011 234 18.0 13.0 85
2012 236 17.0 13.8 83.9
2013 238 17.0 14.0 84.5
2014 240 16.0 15.0 84.2
2015 253 16.0 15.8 80.2
2016 230 18.0 12.7 81.3
2017 238 17.0 14.0 76.5
2018 246 16.0 15.3 74.8
2019 230 17.0 13.5 85.2
2020 226 16.0 14.1 80.5
2021 225 19.0 11.8 80
2022 194 19.0 10.2 83.5
2023 204 17.0 12.0 81.9

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 Blanche Pope Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 391 19.5 20.0 52.4
1990 378 21.0 18.0 52.4
1991 368 21.0 17.5 44.3
1992 357 20.5 17.4 57.4
1993 352 19.5 18.1 44.5
1994 374 23.5 15.9 29.9
1995 335 22.0 15.2 35.1
1996 335 22.0 15.2 35.1
1997 323 19.5 16.6 68.5
1998 288 18.0 16.0 63.2
1999 285 18.0 15.8 67.4
2000 279 19.0 14.7 73.8
2001 279 20.0 14.0 80.3
2002 323 25.0 12.9 82.7
2003 323 25.0 12.9 82.7
2004 308 23.0 13.4 77.9
2005 284 23.0 12.3 81.7
2006 284 21.5 13.2 69.4
2007 334 20.5 16.3 76.9
2008 324 22.0 14.7 59
2009 285 21.0 13.6 67
2010 240 18.0 13.3 77.9
2011 234 18.0 13.0 85
2012 236 17.0 13.8 83.9
2013 238 17.0 14.0 84.5
2014 240 16.0 15.0 84.2
2015 253 16.0 15.8 80.2
2016 230 18.0 12.7 81.3
2017 238 17.0 14.0 76.5
2018 246 16.0 15.3 74.8
2019 230 17.0 13.5 85.2
2020 226 16.0 14.1 80.5
2021 225 19.0 11.8 80
2022 194 19.0 10.2 83.5
2023 204 17.0 12.0 81.9

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 Blanche Pope Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,765 (9.3%) $17,311 (90.7%) $19,076

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blanche Pope Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 153rd of 195 Elementary schools
 34.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blanche Pope Elementary School)4357
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blanche Pope Elementary School)5329
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blanche Pope Elementary School)6720
 47%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blanche Pope Elementary School)6927
 42%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blanche Pope Elementary School)6725
 42%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blanche Pope Elementary School)718
 63%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blanche Pope Elementary School)3453
 19%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blanche Pope Elementary School)738
 31%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blanche Pope Elementary School)5337
 16%
All Grades Mathematics (Blanche Pope Elementary School)5023
 27%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students230204
 11.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic3732
 13.5%
Pacific Islander174158
 9.2%
White10
 100%
Two or More Races1613
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.2%81.9%
 3.4%


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Blanche Pope Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Hawaii elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Blanche Pope Elementary School.

Students who attend Blanche Pope Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Kailua High School

Students at Blanche Pope Elementary School are 77% Pacific Islander, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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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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