Kaelepulu Elementary School

530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kaelepulu Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 10% in HI
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Kaelepulu Elementary School's student population of 188 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
188 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kaelepulu 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 Kaelepulu Elementary School is 0.74, 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)
#15 out of 292 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kaelepulu Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65-69%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kaelepulu 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.
70-74%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kaelepulu 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
13:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kaelepulu 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
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Asian
11%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Kaelepulu 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 Kaelepulu 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%
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White
34%
11%
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Hawaiian
9%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kaelepulu 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
34%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kaelepulu 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
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Kaelepulu 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
11%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kaelepulu 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
3%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kaelepulu 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 Kaelepulu Elementary School's ranking?
Kaelepulu Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kaelepulu Elementary School often compared to?
Kaelepulu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ka'ohao Public Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kaelepulu Elementary School?
188 students attend Kaelepulu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Kaelepulu Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaelepulu Elementary School?
Kaelepulu Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaelepulu Elementary School offer ?
Kaelepulu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kaelepulu Elementary School part of?
Kaelepulu Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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