Palolo Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 · Hawaii Department of Education
#156 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#35657 of 50,301 nationally
About Palolo Elementary School
Palolo 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 248 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 156th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 248.
There are 74 schools in Honolulu; Palolo Elementary School ranks 66th of 71 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
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 Palolo Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palolo Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
William P Jarrett Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students · 511 m away
Anuenue School
Honolulu · Public other · Grades PK–12
431 students · 594 m away
Aliiolani Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students · 1.9 km away
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students · 2.1 km away
Noelani Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 2.1 km away
Hokulani Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students · 2.3 km away
Waialae Elementary - PCS
Honolulu · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 2.5 km away
Manoa Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students · 2.5 km away
King Liholiho Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 2.7 km away
Kaimuki High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
520 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
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Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
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King William Lunalilo Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palolo Elementary School a good school?
Palolo Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 34.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #156 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 Palolo Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Palolo Elementary School ranks #156 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #35657 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palolo Elementary School?
Palolo Elementary School had 248 students in 2025.
Is Palolo Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Palolo Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palolo Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palolo Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.