Puohala Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744 · Hawaii Department of Education
#141 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#33245 of 50,301 nationally
About Puohala Elementary School
Puohala Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kaneohe, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 320 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 141st of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 320.
There are 12 schools in Kaneohe; Puohala Elementary School ranks 9th of 11 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%)53.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
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 Puohala Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- 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 Puohala Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Castle High School
Kaneohe · Public high · Grades 9–12
997 students · 812 m away
Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
234 students · 869 m away
Kapunahala Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
435 students · 1.3 km away
Kaneohe Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
546 students · 1.7 km away
Heeia Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
358 students · 2.0 km away
Hakipuu Academy
Kaneohe · Charter high · Grades 5–12
55 students · 2.0 km away
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
Kaneohe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
513 students · 2.5 km away
Kalaheo High School
Kailua · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students · 3.5 km away
Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS
Kaneohe · Charter other · Grades PK–12
148 students · 3.6 km away
Kainalu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
559 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
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314 students
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313 students
Waimalu Elementary School
Aiea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
King Kamehameha III Elementary School
Lahaina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
Kekaha Elementary School
Kekaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
Haiku Elementary School
Haiku · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Puohala Elementary School a good school?
Puohala Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 38.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #141 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 Puohala Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Puohala Elementary School ranks #141 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #33245 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Puohala Elementary School?
Puohala Elementary School had 320 students in 2025.
Is Puohala Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Puohala Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Puohala Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Puohala Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.