Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

Summary:

Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 196 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Over the past several years, Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hawaii elementary schools, with a ranking between 103-162 out of 193-207 schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is below the state average, with only 43.37% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 38.1% in Mathematics, and 28% in Science. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.1%, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary to nearby schools, such as Aliiolani Elementary and Waikiki Elementary, it performs significantly worse in academic measures. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 43.37% is much lower than Aliiolani Elementary (67.65%) and Waikiki Elementary (76.67%), both of which are ranked in the top 20 Hawaii elementary schools. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, with 66.33% to 71.43% receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years, may be a contributing factor to its challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2759 South King St
       Honolulu, HI  96826


(808) 973-0085

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
136th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,875 Help


Students who attend Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    President George Washington Middle School
High:    Kaimuki High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
38.8%
Hispanic:
19.9%
Asian:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School ranks worse than 65.7% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 128th 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 38.28. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Prince Jonah Kuhio 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 Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School is $18,875, which is the 17th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School 136th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Kuhio Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.08 92nd 194 52.6%
2007 52.24 94th 192 51.0%
2008 38.87 100th 146 31.5%
2009 42.75 128th 191 33.0%
2010 57.73 78th 183 57.4%
2011 55.44 81st 191 57.6%
2012 56.66 86th 195 55.9%
2013 38.10 138th 196 29.6%
2015 51.88 94th 194 51.5%
2016 63.80 69th 195 64.6%
2017 53.66 105th 207 49.3%
2018 46.85 103rd 193 46.6%
2019 29.44 144th 196 26.5%
2021 31.22 131st 196 33.2%
2022 35.50 130th 193 32.6%
2023 20.71 162nd 195 16.9%
2024 38.28 136th 207 34.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.81 128th 198 35.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.38 147th 207 29.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.64 114th 203 43.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Prince Jonah Kuhio 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 Hispanic students at Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 138th 165 16.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.40 106th 196 45.9%
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Rank History for White students at Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.37 168th 202 16.8%
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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 Kuhio Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 59 2 386 5 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1989 57 5 380 3 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1990 42 7 392 1 2 n/a n/a 0 444
1991 52 3 387 6 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1992 62 6 287 11 4 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 56 3 284 10 5 n/a n/a -1 357
1994 71 6 305 6 2 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 84 4 266 13 3 n/a n/a -1 369
1996 84 4 266 13 3 n/a n/a -1 369
1997 91 2 267 13 1 n/a n/a 10 384
1998 89 5 268 14 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 92 0 267 13 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2000 93 1 251 7 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 107 2 271 12 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 90 7 245 10 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2003 90 7 245 10 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2004 81 7 231 8 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 85 4 234 10 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 88 4 242 10 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2007 88 5 233 10 1 n/a n/a 0 337
2008 75 2 237 7 2 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 79 1 231 8 2 n/a n/a 0 321
2010 89 1 242 7 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2011 13 2 120 21 0 114 43 0 313
2012 10 1 112 33 0 124 50 0 330
2013 12 2 115 34 0 122 48 0 333
2014 13 2 102 28 0 109 41 0 295
2015 12 2 95 25 0 114 41 0 289
2016 3 1 87 28 0 97 39 0 255
2017 4 0 78 33 0 83 43 0 241
2018 2 1 81 32 0 79 42 0 237
2019 3 2 71 31 0 83 34 0 224
2020 3 1 57 30 0 80 24 0 195
2021 3 1 48 28 0 77 32 0 189
2022 5 1 42 33 0 71 36 0 188
2023 5 2 37 39 0 76 37 0 196

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 Kuhio Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 25.0 18.1 25.8
1989 445 22.5 19.7 26.3
1990 444 22.5 19.7 22.3
1991 450 23.0 19.5 18
1992 370 22.5 16.4 23.8
1993 357 20.0 17.9 16.8
1994 390 21.5 18.1 21.8
1995 369 21.0 17.6 23.5
1996 369 21.0 17.6 23.5
1997 384 22.5 17.1 38.2
1998 377 22.5 16.8 29.4
1999 373 22.5 16.6 48.8
2000 354 23.0 15.4 57.6
2001 394 22.0 17.9 61.9
2002 352 24.5 14.4 67.9
2003 352 24.5 14.4 67.9
2004 328 21.5 15.3 68.9
2005 333 20.5 16.2 67
2006 344 21.0 16.4 68.3
2007 337 21.0 16.0 71.2
2008 323 20.0 16.2 62.8
2009 321 20.0 16.1 64.2
2010 340 21.0 16.1 64.1
2011 313 20.0 15.6 67.7
2012 330 22.0 15.0 76.1
2013 333 21.0 15.8 77.5
2014 295 20.0 14.7 75.9
2015 289 19.0 15.2 75.1
2016 255 18.0 14.1 79.6
2017 241 17.0 14.1 71.8
2018 237 16.0 14.8 74.3
2019 224 16.0 14.0 69.6
2020 195 16.0 12.1 69.2
2021 189 11.0 17.1 71.4
2022 188 11.0 17.0 71.3
2023 196 15.0 13.0 66.3

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 Kuhio Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 25.0 18.1 25.8
1989 445 22.5 19.7 26.3
1990 444 22.5 19.7 22.3
1991 450 23.0 19.5 18
1992 370 22.5 16.4 23.8
1993 357 20.0 17.9 16.8
1994 390 21.5 18.1 21.8
1995 369 21.0 17.6 23.5
1996 369 21.0 17.6 23.5
1997 384 22.5 17.1 38.2
1998 377 22.5 16.8 29.4
1999 373 22.5 16.6 48.8
2000 354 23.0 15.4 57.6
2001 394 22.0 17.9 61.9
2002 352 24.5 14.4 67.9
2003 352 24.5 14.4 67.9
2004 328 21.5 15.3 68.9
2005 333 20.5 16.2 67
2006 344 21.0 16.4 68.3
2007 337 21.0 16.0 71.2
2008 323 20.0 16.2 62.8
2009 321 20.0 16.1 64.2
2010 340 21.0 16.1 64.1
2011 313 20.0 15.6 67.7
2012 330 22.0 15.0 76.1
2013 333 21.0 15.8 77.5
2014 295 20.0 14.7 75.9
2015 289 19.0 15.2 75.1
2016 255 18.0 14.1 79.6
2017 241 17.0 14.1 71.8
2018 237 16.0 14.8 74.3
2019 224 16.0 14.0 69.6
2020 195 16.0 12.1 69.2
2021 189 11.0 17.1 71.4
2022 188 11.0 17.0 71.3
2023 196 15.0 13.0 66.3

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 Kuhio Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,387 (7.3%) $17,488 (92.7%) $18,875

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 144th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 162nd of 195 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School)5227
 25%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School)5830
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School)4033
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School)3633
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School)3653
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School)2116
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School)4335
 8%
All Grades Mathematics (Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School)3728
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students224196
 12.5%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian7137
 47.9%
Hispanic3139
 25.8%
Pacific Islander8376
 8.4%
White35
 66.7%
Two or More Races3437
 8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%66.3%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School.

Students who attend Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : President George Washington Middle School
High : Kaimuki High School

Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School ranks 136th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School are 39% Pacific Islander, 20% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 19% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% African American.


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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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