Is Holomua Elementary School a good school?

Holomua Elementary School ranks 63 rd of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Holomua Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,095 students attended Holomua Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Holomua Elementary School?

Students at Holomua Elementary School are 37% Asian, 24% Two or more races, 20% Hispanic, 11% Pacific Islander, 6% White, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Holomua Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Holomua Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Ilima Intermediate School High : James Campbell High School

Holomua Elementary School

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Holomua Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 1,095 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.

Holomua Elementary consistently performs well on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (63.11% in 2023-2024) and Mathematics (57.37% in 2023-2024) compared to the state averages. The school also ranks 19 out of 207 Hawaii elementary schools for its performance with special education students, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Holomua Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.1 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than some of the nearby schools like Iroquois Point Elementary School and Kapolei Elementary School.

Holomua Elementary has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, ranking in the top third of Hawaii elementary schools and earning 3-4 stars from SchoolDigger consistently. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Holomua's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 65%, compared to the state average of 49%. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 13.9% in 2023-2024 is lower than some nearby schools, it is still an area for improvement. Additionally, Holomua Elementary has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.42% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

91-1561 Keaunui Dr
Ewa Beach, HI 96706

(808) 685-2000

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,136

Students who attend Holomua Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ilima Intermediate School
High:	James Campbell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,095

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

36.8%

Two or more races:

24.4%

Hispanic:

20.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.4%

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Compare Details Holomua Elementary School ranks better than 69.6% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 62^nd among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.84. (See more...)

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holomua Elementary School is $16,136. 104 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

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Holomua Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holomua Elementary School 63^rd of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Holomua Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1^st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holomua Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Holomua Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	55.18	73^rd	194	62.4%
2007	61.52	67^th	192	65.1%
2008	58.65	60^th	146	58.9%
2009	62.39	59^th	191	69.1%
2010	64.02	61^st	183	66.7%
2011	67.32	54^th	191	71.7%
2012	72.64	46^th	195	76.4%
2013	66.22	59^th	196	69.9%
2015	61.17	69^th	194	64.4%
2016	68.19	55^th	195	71.8%
2017	75.70	54^th	207	73.9%
2018	59.62	78^th	193	59.6%
2019	63.36	71^st	196	63.8%
2021	55.21	87^th	196	55.6%
2022	67.31	65^th	193	66.3%
2023	62.69	72^nd	195	63.1%
2024	76.84	63^rd	207	69.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Holomua Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.67	62^nd	198	68.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Holomua Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	92.13	19^th	207	90.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Holomua Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.39	99^th	203	51.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Holomua Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.54	41^st	160	74.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holomua Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	138^th	165	16.4%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Holomua Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.59	61^st	196	68.9%

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Rank History for White students at Holomua Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.59	103^rd	202	49.0%

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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.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

One of the best elementary schools ever! The teachers have tons of heart, and the principal continues the school's proud tradition of excellence. My daughter attended this school from K-6 and is currently thriving at Ilima Intermediate School! Mahalo nui loa Holomua ohana! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Holomua Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	79	12	367	12	1	n/a	n/a	-18	453
1998	105	16	532	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	675
1999	118	16	706	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	870
2000	142	25	795	33	6	n/a	n/a	0	1001
2001	141	22	878	41	3	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2002	190	32	1009	55	4	n/a	n/a	0	1290
2003	190	32	1009	55	4	n/a	n/a	0	1290
2004	217	23	1060	57	3	n/a	n/a	0	1360
2005	238	40	1089	64	6	n/a	n/a	0	1437
2006	250	37	1099	61	5	n/a	n/a	0	1452
2007	259	45	1172	68	5	n/a	n/a	0	1549
2008	236	56	1100	63	5	n/a	n/a	0	1460
2009	229	34	1089	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	1415
2010	237	43	1102	57	3	n/a	n/a	0	1442
2011	136	53	683	81	3	334	105	0	1395
2012	143	37	665	133	5	313	90	0	1386
2013	150	41	697	173	9	297	30	0	1397
2014	156	42	676	204	7	270	21	0	1376
2015	132	37	621	206	7	243	33	0	1279
2016	101	40	582	236	5	223	56	0	1243
2017	91	28	539	241	5	185	111	0	1200
2018	85	27	478	248	1	180	162	0	1181
2019	76	21	459	254	1	164	175	0	1150
2020	76	20	406	256	1	177	206	0	1142
2021	55	16	381	233	3	164	241	0	1093
2022	56	21	398	241	0	137	244	0	1097
2023	69	14	403	222	0	120	267	0	1095

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 Holomua Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	453	22.5	20.1	9.1
1998	675	36.5	18.5	8.3
1999	870	44.5	19.6	20.3
2000	1001	49.0	20.4	22.4
2001	1085	54.0	20.1	17.3
2002	1290	63.0	20.5	17.4
2003	1290	63.0	20.5	17.4
2004	1360	68.5	19.9	19.2
2005	1437	67.0	21.4	20.9
2006	1452	70.0	20.7	21.3
2007	1549	74.0	20.9	21.8
2008	1460	76.0	19.2	21.7
2009	1415	76.0	18.6	23.5
2010	1442	78.0	18.4	23
2011	1395	79.0	17.6	25.7
2012	1386	76.0	18.2	30.4
2013	1397	71.0	19.6	33.5
2014	1376	75.0	18.3	34.4
2015	1279	75.0	17.0	35.1
2016	1243	77.0	16.1	36.2
2017	1200	76.0	15.7	34.3
2018	1181	77.0	15.3	35.6
2019	1150	77.0	14.9	32.4
2020	1142	76.0	15.0	32.5
2021	1093	76.0	14.3	34.4
2022	1097	76.0	14.4	30
2023	1095	68.0	16.1	33.4

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 Holomua Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	453	22.5	20.1	9.1
1998	675	36.5	18.5	8.3
1999	870	44.5	19.6	20.3
2000	1001	49.0	20.4	22.4
2001	1085	54.0	20.1	17.3
2002	1290	63.0	20.5	17.4
2003	1290	63.0	20.5	17.4
2004	1360	68.5	19.9	19.2
2005	1437	67.0	21.4	20.9
2006	1452	70.0	20.7	21.3
2007	1549	74.0	20.9	21.8
2008	1460	76.0	19.2	21.7
2009	1415	76.0	18.6	23.5
2010	1442	78.0	18.4	23
2011	1395	79.0	17.6	25.7
2012	1386	76.0	18.2	30.4
2013	1397	71.0	19.6	33.5
2014	1376	75.0	18.3	34.4
2015	1279	75.0	17.0	35.1
2016	1243	77.0	16.1	36.2
2017	1200	76.0	15.7	34.3
2018	1181	77.0	15.3	35.6
2019	1150	77.0	14.9	32.4
2020	1142	76.0	15.0	32.5
2021	1093	76.0	14.3	34.4
2022	1097	76.0	14.4	30
2023	1095	68.0	16.1	33.4

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 Holomua Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,141 (7.1%)	$14,995 (92.9%)	$16,136

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holomua Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 72^nd of 195 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holomua Elementary School)	70	65	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holomua Elementary School)	71	63	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holomua Elementary School)	49	53	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holomua Elementary School)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holomua Elementary School)	54	56	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holomua Elementary School)	50	47	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holomua Elementary School)	59	61	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Holomua Elementary School)	50	53	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Holomua Elementary School)	58	59	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Holomua Elementary School)	56	54	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1150	1095	4.8%
African American	21	14	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	459	403	12.2%
Hispanic	254	222	12.6%
Pacific Islander	164	120	26.8%
White	76	69	9.2%
Two or More Races	175	267	52.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.4%	33.4%	1%

Schools Near Holomua Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holomua Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	91-1561 Keaunui Dr	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 685-2000	1,095	68	16.1	33.4%	69 (6.3%)	14 (1.3%)	222 (20.3%)	403 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (11.0%)	267 (24.4%)	76.8	63^rd of 207 public elementary schools	69.6%		62.7	72^nd of 195 public elementary schools	63.1%	9	46.2	63.1	57.4	$16,136	$1,141	$14,995
Ewa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-1280 Renton Rd	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 681-8202	1,118	64	17.4	50.8%	25 (2.2%)	11 (1.0%)	245 (21.9%)	316 (28.3%)	3 (0.3%)	220 (19.7%)	298 (26.7%)	51.4	109^th of 207 public elementary schools	47.3%		42.2	112^th of 195 public elementary schools	42.6%	3	45.6	44.8	47.1	$15,232	$1,351	$13,881
Keoneula Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-970 Kaileolea Dr	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 689-1380	932	57	16.3	22.6%	106 (11.4%)	18 (1.9%)	176 (18.9%)	273 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (11.1%)	256 (27.5%)	89.2	28^th of 207 public elementary schools	86.5%		74.5	47^th of 195 public elementary schools	75.9%	19	65.4	72.2	63.8	$14,110	$1,021	$13,089
Kaimiloa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	91-1028 Kaunolu St	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 689-1280	635	48	13.2	50.7%	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (13.7%)	337 (53.1%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (15.9%)	107 (16.9%)	54.4	104^th of 207 public elementary schools	49.8%		52	88^th of 195 public elementary schools	54.9%	16	49.3	47.5	46.7	$15,934	$1,353	$14,581
Ewa Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-740 Papipi Rd	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 689-1271	744	43	17.3	30.1%	137 (18.4%)	26 (3.5%)	155 (20.8%)	191 (25.7%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (9.4%)	163 (21.9%)	46.1	127^th of 207 public elementary schools	38.6%		47.3	100^th of 195 public elementary schools	48.7%	27	35.9	49.7	38.7	$15,312	$1,284	$14,028
Pohakea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	91-750 Fort Weaver Rd	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 689-1290	492	32	15.3	56.1%	27 (5.5%)	4 (0.8%)	92 (18.7%)	152 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (17.7%)	130 (26.4%)	71.9	75^th of 207 public elementary schools	63.8%		48.3	97^th of 195 public elementary schools	50.3%	22	50.7	59.9	52.9	$14,823	$1,107	$13,716
Iroquois Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5553 Cormorant Ave	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 499-6500	582	33	17.6	38.7%	150 (25.8%)	17 (2.9%)	152 (26.1%)	31 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	108 (18.6%)	123 (21.1%)	22.6	166^th of 207 public elementary schools	19.8%		29.5	145^th of 195 public elementary schools	25.6%	21	40.5	34.9	23.7	$16,435	$1,220	$15,215
Kapolei Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-1119 Kamaaha Lp	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 693-7000	749	52	14.4	42.7%	35 (4.7%)	4 (0.5%)	145 (19.4%)	143 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	231 (30.8%)	191 (25.5%)	79.9	54^th of 207 public elementary schools	73.9%		74.3	48^th of 195 public elementary schools	75.4%	6	52.5	65.2	58.4	$16,623	$1,376	$15,247
Honowai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-600 Honowai St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0165	590	45	13.1	60.2%	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	72 (12.2%)	323 (54.7%)	0 (0.0%)	129 (21.9%)	60 (10.2%)	31	150^th of 207 public elementary schools	27.5%		32.8	132^nd of 195 public elementary schools	32.3%	18	33.0	42.1	30.1	$16,506	$1,534	$14,972
Waipahu Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	94-465 Waipahu St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0150	863	74	11.6	76.4%	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (9.3%)	299 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	397 (46.0%)	81 (9.4%)	28.9	154^th of 207 public elementary schools	25.6%		29.5	144^th of 195 public elementary schools	26.2%	10	26.9	36.1	34.6	$17,139	$1,711	$15,428

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