Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kailua Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kailua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kailua Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kailua 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 Kailua 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
26%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
16%
11%
Hawaiian
20%
26%
Two or more races
30%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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 #184 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kailua Elementary School?
325 students attend Kailua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Kailua Elementary School students are Two or more races, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kailua Elementary School?
Kailua Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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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