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Konawaena Elementary School

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Konawaena Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kealakekua, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 552 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.

Konawaena Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (30.43%) and Pacific Islander (26.45%) students compared to the nearby schools. The school has consistently ranked in the middle range of Hawaii elementary schools, with a 2-star rating out of 5 in the most recent school year (2023-2024), which is lower than the district's overall 5-star rating. Konawaena Elementary's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (44.89%) and Mathematics (43.8%) are higher than the nearby Kealakehe Elementary School, but lower than the high-performing Innovations - PCS charter school.

Konawaena Elementary has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Innovations - PCS charter school (25.8%). Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (57.07%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the nearby schools. While Konawaena Elementary's performance is in the middle range, there is room for improvement, particularly in areas such as test scores and chronic absenteeism, which may require targeted interventions and additional resources to address the unique needs of the school's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 81-901 Onouli Rd
       Kealakekua, HI  96750

(808) 323-4555

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,620 Help


Students who attend Konawaena Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Konawaena Middle School
High:    Konawaena High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.4%
Pacific Islander:
26.4%
Two or more races:
23.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Compare Details Konawaena Elementary School ranks worse than 62.3% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 121st 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 45.28. (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.
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Compare Details Konawaena Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Konawaena Elementary School is $16,620, which is the 86th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Konawaena Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Konawaena Elementary School 129th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Konawaena 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 Konawaena Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Konawaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.18 59th 194 69.6%
2007 61.52 68th 192 64.6%
2008 67.42 36th 146 75.3%
2009 61.11 64th 191 66.5%
2010 57.81 77th 183 57.9%
2011 39.95 124th 191 35.1%
2012 50.70 102nd 195 47.7%
2013 60.61 72nd 196 63.3%
2015 57.58 75th 194 61.3%
2016 66.11 62nd 195 68.2%
2017 66.88 74th 207 64.3%
2018 45.50 109th 193 43.5%
2019 50.42 96th 196 51.0%
2021 32.22 128th 196 34.7%
2022 28.48 146th 193 24.4%
2023 46.11 102nd 195 47.7%
2024 45.28 129th 207 37.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Konawaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.38 144th 198 27.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Konawaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.37 118th 207 43.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Konawaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.21 113th 203 44.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Konawaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.12 104th 165 37.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Konawaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.65 88th 196 55.1%
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Rank History for White students at Konawaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.20 150th 202 25.7%
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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 Konawaena Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 96 4 492 6 3 n/a n/a 0 601
1989 130 4 505 8 3 n/a n/a 0 650
1990 157 3 486 13 6 n/a n/a 0 665
1991 158 11 495 2 2 n/a n/a 0 668
1992 188 3 505 21 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1993 176 4 523 30 2 n/a n/a 0 735
1994 172 4 531 28 3 n/a n/a 0 738
1995 211 5 528 23 3 n/a n/a -1 769
1996 211 5 528 23 3 n/a n/a -1 769
1997 175 6 537 21 2 n/a n/a -3 738
1998 171 7 539 18 4 n/a n/a 0 739
1999 163 3 496 18 5 n/a n/a 0 685
2000 167 9 561 28 6 n/a n/a 0 771
2001 167 12 580 36 2 n/a n/a 0 797
2002 132 3 482 38 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2003 132 3 482 38 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2004 119 1 370 34 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 132 1 395 43 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2006 118 1 413 45 2 n/a n/a 0 579
2007 122 3 423 55 3 n/a n/a 0 606
2008 110 3 412 54 5 n/a n/a 0 584
2009 104 5 415 52 3 n/a n/a 0 579
2010 92 3 436 48 3 n/a n/a 0 582
2011 64 4 110 44 7 347 18 0 594
2012 74 7 112 60 2 312 19 0 586
2013 66 6 107 77 1 286 21 0 564
2014 63 6 105 89 1 276 29 0 569
2015 74 5 103 97 1 241 32 0 553
2016 81 4 102 112 0 213 44 0 556
2017 87 4 85 126 0 182 65 0 549
2018 77 0 80 131 0 165 71 0 524
2019 67 1 69 154 1 161 110 0 563
2020 64 0 59 159 1 143 119 0 545
2021 62 2 59 166 0 147 139 0 575
2022 57 1 46 159 0 130 151 0 544
2023 60 1 47 168 0 146 130 0 552

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 Konawaena Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 601 33.0 18.2 32.9
1989 650 34.5 18.8 33.1
1990 665 35.5 18.7 26.2
1991 668 39.0 17.1 20.5
1992 719 39.0 18.4 22.4
1993 735 41.0 17.9 21
1994 738 40.5 18.2 18.6
1995 769 43.0 17.9 21.9
1996 769 43.0 17.9 21.9
1997 738 41.5 17.8 37.2
1998 739 42.5 17.4 35.2
1999 685 40.5 16.9 40.4
2000 771 42.5 18.1 44.1
2001 797 41.5 19.2 52.4
2002 656 34.0 19.3 50.8
2003 656 34.0 19.3 50.8
2004 524 31.5 16.6 47.5
2005 572 33.5 17.1 46.3
2006 579 32.5 17.8 45.6
2007 606 34.0 17.8 47
2008 584 35.0 16.7 38.4
2009 579 34.5 16.8 46.1
2010 582 34.0 17.1 54.5
2011 594 36.0 16.5 62.3
2012 586 35.0 16.7 66.9
2013 564 35.0 16.1 67
2014 569 34.0 16.7 68.9
2015 553 31.0 17.8 67.8
2016 556 31.0 17.9 66.7
2017 549 33.0 16.6 63.2
2018 524 34.0 15.4 63.7
2019 563 33.0 17.0 63.6
2020 545 33.0 16.5 61.8
2021 575 39.0 14.7 64.3
2022 544 39.0 13.9 63.2
2023 552 34.0 16.2 57.1

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 Konawaena Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 601 33.0 18.2 32.9
1989 650 34.5 18.8 33.1
1990 665 35.5 18.7 26.2
1991 668 39.0 17.1 20.5
1992 719 39.0 18.4 22.4
1993 735 41.0 17.9 21
1994 738 40.5 18.2 18.6
1995 769 43.0 17.9 21.9
1996 769 43.0 17.9 21.9
1997 738 41.5 17.8 37.2
1998 739 42.5 17.4 35.2
1999 685 40.5 16.9 40.4
2000 771 42.5 18.1 44.1
2001 797 41.5 19.2 52.4
2002 656 34.0 19.3 50.8
2003 656 34.0 19.3 50.8
2004 524 31.5 16.6 47.5
2005 572 33.5 17.1 46.3
2006 579 32.5 17.8 45.6
2007 606 34.0 17.8 47
2008 584 35.0 16.7 38.4
2009 579 34.5 16.8 46.1
2010 582 34.0 17.1 54.5
2011 594 36.0 16.5 62.3
2012 586 35.0 16.7 66.9
2013 564 35.0 16.1 67
2014 569 34.0 16.7 68.9
2015 553 31.0 17.8 67.8
2016 556 31.0 17.9 66.7
2017 549 33.0 16.6 63.2
2018 524 34.0 15.4 63.7
2019 563 33.0 17.0 63.6
2020 545 33.0 16.5 61.8
2021 575 39.0 14.7 64.3
2022 544 39.0 13.9 63.2
2023 552 34.0 16.2 57.1

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 Konawaena Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,851 (11.1%) $14,769 (88.9%) $16,620

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Konawaena Elementary 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 96th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 102nd of 195 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Konawaena Elementary School)5641
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Konawaena Elementary School)5451
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Konawaena Elementary School)4846
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Konawaena Elementary School)4058
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Konawaena Elementary School)5449
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Konawaena Elementary School)5143
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Konawaena Elementary School)5345
 8%
All Grades Mathematics (Konawaena Elementary School)5051
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students563552
 2%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6947
 31.9%
Hispanic154168
 9.1%
Pacific Islander161146
 9.3%
White6760
 10.4%
Two or More Races110130
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.6%57.1%
 6.5%

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

Middle : Konawaena Middle School
High : Konawaena High School

Konawaena Elementary School ranks 129th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Konawaena Elementary School.

Students at Konawaena Elementary School are 30% Hispanic, 26% Pacific Islander, 24% Two or more races, 11% White, 9% Asian.


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