Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate 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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School is 0.78, 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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School's ranking?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School is ranked #276 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School often compared to?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Connections - New Century Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School?
244 students attend Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School offer ?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School part of?
The nearest high school and middle school to Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School is Connections - New Century Pcs (4.3 miles away)
Worst public school in the Big Island. My son was repeatedly bullied by his class mate and kids from another class. And the teacher didn't do anything about it. On top of that the teacher got involve in family matters, literally tear my family apart. I do not recommend this school to anyone.
- Posted by Parent - Mama Bear
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
