Kahala Elementary School

4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kahala Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 10% in HI
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Kahala Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students
This chart display total students of Kahala Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Kahala Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Kahala Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Kahala Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Kahala Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kahala Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#23 out of 292 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kahala Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kahala 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 2020-21 school year data.
65-69%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kahala 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kahala Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
49%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Kahala Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kahala Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kahala Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
9%
11%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Kahala Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
7%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kahala Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
23%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kahala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kahala Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Kahala Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kahala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kahala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kahala Elementary School's ranking?
Kahala Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kahala Elementary School often compared to?
Kahala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waikiki Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kahala Elementary School?
342 students attend Kahala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kahala Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kahala Elementary School?
Kahala Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kahala Elementary School offer ?
Kahala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kahala Elementary School part of?
Kahala Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

School Reviews

Review Kahala Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links