Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School's ranking?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is ranked #219 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
394 students attend Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 34% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School offer ?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School located?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is located in the Kalihi Palama neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 10 other public schools located in Kalihi Palama.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
