Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kailua Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kailua Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kailua Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kailua Elementary School is 0.77, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
25%
Hispanic
25%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
17%
11%
Hawaiian
19%
26%
Two or more races
32%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kailua Elementary School's ranking?
Kailua Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kailua Elementary School often compared to?
Kailua Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kainalu Elementary School, Aikahi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kailua Elementary School?
309 students attend Kailua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Kailua Elementary School students are Two or more races, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are White, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kailua Elementary School?
Kailua Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kailua Elementary School offer ?
Kailua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kailua Elementary School part of?
Kailua Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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