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Pahoa, HI vs Grand Isle, LA

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- Grand Isle spends 28.7% less per student than Pahoa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.3% higher in Grand Isle than in Pahoa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grand Isle had 16.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pahoa
 Pahoa, HIGrand Isle, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,663$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,564  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,533$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.4  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5084573
 Students per Counselor268  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock0.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock0.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Pahoa    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

That's impossible. The state of Hawaii sets the amount for every student; doesn't matter where they live. It's a set amount. No such thing as 0.   More

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Regarding the cost of living in Pahoa and rural areas around Pahoa, everything is related to what your needs are. Most grow their own veggies, many are off grid, (very  More

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Reviews for Grand Isle    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The early settlers dating back to 1781 were of French, Spanish, and Italian heritage. The salt water fishing is outstanding, and during the Spring and Summer,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The cost of living on Grand Isle is pricey, and that includes housing, homeowner's insurance, flood insurance, food, and rent if you cannot afford to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Winters are fairly mild with occasional dips into the 30's. Spring & Fall are usually pretty comfortable ( 60's & 70's ), while summer is sub-tropical with temps  More

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