Serving 267 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kailua Elementary School serves the northwest part of Kailua, HI, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kailua Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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 0.76, 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
#168 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
24%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
15%
11%
Hawaiian
22%
25%
Two or more races
35%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
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 #168 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kailua Elementary School?
267 students attend Kailua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Kailua Elementary School students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Hawaiian, 15% of students are White, and 6% of students are Asian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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