Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 · Hawaii Department of Education
#177 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#40784 of 50,301 nationally
About Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is a public elementary located in Honolulu, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 384 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 177th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 384.
There are 74 schools in Honolulu; Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School ranks 68th of 71 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kulia Academy
Honolulu · Charter middle · Grades 6–6
98 students · 76 m away
Linapuni Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
121 students · 474 m away
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
380 students · 493 m away
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students · 686 m away
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,094 students · 1.2 km away
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students · 1.2 km away
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students · 1.3 km away
Puuhale Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students · 1.3 km away
Kapalama Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 1.4 km away
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
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384 students
Kauluwela Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
Hauula Elementary School
Hauula · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
387 students
Kaala Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Kohala Elementary School
Kapaau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
380 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School a good school?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 26.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #177 of 182 in Hawaii. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School ranks #177 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #40784 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School had 384 students in 2025.
Is Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.