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Pauoa Elementary School

2301 Pauoa Rd, Honolulu, HI, 96813

Top 10% School in Hawaii

Ranked 11 of 115 in Hawaii

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About Pauoa Elementary School

Pauoa Elementary School is located at 2301 Pauoa Road, Honolulu, in the Pauoa Valley area near downtown Honolulu. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 357 students, with a student–teacher ratio of roughly 15:1. Around 67% of students are proficient in math, and about 72% are proficient in reading. The student body is approximately 54% male and 46% female. The???????????????? educational setting seems to be very supportive and community-oriented, with the staff and the families working hand in hand to facilitate the academic growth that is changing steadily in a diverse setting. The houses in the Pauoa area typically range in price from $900,000 to $1,300,000, reflecting the neighborhood's central location and proximity to urban Honolulu. Parents, on their part, will tell you that the teachers are good and attentive and that the kids are well taken care of both academically and socially. Pauoa Elementary, with its firm community spirit and the constant drive for change, is on its way to being one of the best elementary schools in ????????????????Hawaii.

Contact Information

Address

2301 Pauoa Rd, Honolulu, HI, 96813

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Phone

(808) 587-4500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 72% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
357
Total Students
$73843
Avg. Teacher Salary
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.24%
Asian 29.97%
Hispanic 17.93%
Black 0.28%
Two+ Races 23.81%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.24%
Asian
29.97%
Hispanic
17.93%
Black
0.28%
Two+ Races
23.81%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 357
46.5%
166 Female
53.5%
191 Male

Student Population

357 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

357 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Pauoa Elementary School held its McTeacher’s Night fundraiser at McDonald’s on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Families and staff participated to support the school through the event. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefited school programs and activities.

FAQ

Q1. How does Pauoa help students learn to notice changes in sound volume?

Ans. During class activities, students talk about when each level of sound is appropriate and compare quiet and loud sounds.

Q2. How does the school teach kids about slope and incline at an early age?

Ans. Teachers use simple ramps to help students see how angles affect movement and inclines.

Q3. What routines help students during shared writing center rotations?

Ans. Students obey the posted rules for rotation, time limits, and cleaning up to keep the center clean.

Q4. How does Pauoa help students identify polite ways to ask for help?

Ans. Teachers show students how to ask for help in a calm way by using polite language and the right timing.

Q5. How does the school help students learn how to take care of their class materials over time?

Ans. Students keep track of borrowed items and return them on time, which teaches them to be responsible for things that are shared.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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