Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Papaikou, HI Grades PK–06 Town: Remote Hilo-Kailua, HI SchoolScore™ B (74.2)
  • 183 Students
  • 15.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (808)313-5200 Phone
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Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School
Papaikou, HI 96781
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (74.2)
183
Students
15.0
Teachers
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
(808)313-5200
Phone

Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Papaikou, HAWAII, operated by the Hawaii Department of Education school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 183 students enrolled; a 12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Hawaii Elementary School Average
Enrollment
183.0
State avg: 438.0
▼ 58% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
70.5%
State avg: 49.4%
▲ 43% worse
School Details
School Name
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
150003000036
State School ID
HI-001-5-365
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
27-330 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
City
Papaikou
State
Hawaii
ZIP Code
96781
County
Hawaii County
Metro Area
Hilo-Kailua, HI
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
1502
State Leg. Upper
15001
State Leg. Lower
15001
Latitude
19.79031
Longitude
-155.09401
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
183
Total Students
👩‍🏫
15.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
15.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)15.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 129 70.5%
Not Applicable 106 57.9%
District Info
District Name
Hawaii Department of Education
LEAID
1500030
State LEA ID
HI-001
Phone
(808)586-3400
Website
http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Honolulu
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,337,804K
Federal Revenue
$465,067K
State Revenue
$3,817,300K
Local Revenue
$55,437K
Total Expenditure
$3,711,214K
Instruction Exp.
$1,974,288K
Support Services
$1,270,869K
Other Current Exp.
$168,496K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School

1
Haaheo Elementary School
Hilo · Elementary
3.2 mi
2
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo · Other
4.5 mi
3
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Elementary
4.7 mi
4
Hilo High School
Hilo · High
4.7 mi
5
Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo · Middle
4.8 mi
6
Keaukaha Elementary School
Hilo · Elementary
5.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School?
183 students are enrolled at Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School have?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School has 15.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School serve?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School a charter school?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School located in?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School is located in the Hilo-Kailua, HI metropolitan area.
What school district does Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School belong to?
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district.
How much does Hawaii Department of Education spend per student?
The Hawaii Department of Education district spends approximately $20,279,857,923 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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