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Pohakea Elementary School

91-750 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pohakea Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pohakea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pohakea Elementary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
492 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pohakea Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pohakea Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#110 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pohakea Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pohakea Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
18%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
26%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pohakea Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Pohakea Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pohakea Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pohakea Elementary School's ranking?
Pohakea Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Pohakea Elementary School often compared to?
Pohakea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ewa Beach Elementary School, Keoneula Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Pohakea Elementary School?
492 students attend Pohakea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Pohakea Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pohakea Elementary School?
Pohakea Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pohakea Elementary School offer ?
Pohakea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pohakea Elementary School part of?
Pohakea Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Pohakea Elementary School located?
Pohakea Elementary School is located in the Ewa neighborhood of Ewa Beach, HI. There are 10 other public schools located in Ewa.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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No School- Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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