Keolu Elementary School

1416 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Keolu Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 30% in HI
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Keolu Elementary School's student population of 98 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
98 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Keolu Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keolu Elementary School is 0.78, 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)
#85 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Keolu Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Keolu 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.
50-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Keolu 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.
40-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Keolu 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
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Keolu 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
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Keolu Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
11%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Keolu Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Keolu 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 Keolu Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
15%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Keolu Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Keolu 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
27%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Keolu 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 Keolu Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.78
This chart displays the diversity score of Keolu Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Keolu 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
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Keolu 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keolu Elementary School's ranking?
Keolu Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Keolu Elementary School often compared to?
Keolu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enchanted Lake Elementary School, Kaelepulu Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Keolu Elementary School?
98 students attend Keolu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Keolu Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hawaiian, 15% of students are White, and 11% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keolu Elementary School?
Keolu Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keolu Elementary School offer ?
Keolu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Keolu Elementary School part of?
Keolu Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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