D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Keonepoko Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 15-890 Kahakai Blvd, Pahoa, HI 96778
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 24% · Math 8% proficient · 9th percentile in Hawaii
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Hawaii schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
552
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%9/100reading 10th percentile, math 7th percentile among Hawaii middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Hawaii schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Hawaii. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−23 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Hawaii state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White25%5%reading -36 pts, math -35 pts2nd percentile (list)
Asian22%8%reading -23 pts, math -21 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income22%8%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 15-890 Kahakai Blvd
City Pahoa
ZIP Code 96778
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000244
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96778

Understanding the community around Keonepoko Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,010
Per Capita Income $24,076
Poverty Rate 23.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%
High School or Higher 89.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $220,400
Median Rent $1,319
Owner-Occupied 76.9%
Renter-Occupied 23.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Keonepoko Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Pacific Islander 37.3%
Hispanic/Latino 33.0%
Two or More Races 15.8%
White 10.1%
Asian 3.4%
Black 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 552
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Keonepoko Elementary School?
Keonepoko Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Keonepoko Elementary School?
Keonepoko Elementary School has 552 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Keonepoko Elementary School serve?
Keonepoko Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Keonepoko Elementary School receive per student?
Keonepoko Elementary School receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Keonepoko Elementary School in 96778 ▼
Avg Home Value
$292,823
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,846
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
23.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026