Kaunakakai Elementary School

30 Ailoa St
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kaunakakai Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kaunakakai Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Kaunakakai Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
274 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kaunakakai Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaunakakai Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#174 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kaunakakai Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kaunakakai Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
64%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
18%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kaunakakai Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Kaunakakai Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kaunakakai Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaunakakai Elementary School's ranking?
Kaunakakai Elementary School is ranked #174 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kaunakakai Elementary School often compared to?
Kaunakakai Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kaunakakai Elementary School?
274 students attend Kaunakakai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kaunakakai Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaunakakai Elementary School?
Kaunakakai Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaunakakai Elementary School offer ?
Kaunakakai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kaunakakai Elementary School part of?
Kaunakakai Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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