Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kainalu Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kainalu Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kainalu Elementary School's student population of 500 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kainalu Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kainalu Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#37 out of 292 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
26%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
47%
11%
Hawaiian
9%
26%
Two or more races
23%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kainalu Elementary School's ranking?
Kainalu Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kainalu Elementary School often compared to?
Kainalu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aikahi Elementary School, Kailua Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kainalu Elementary School?
500 students attend Kainalu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kainalu Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kainalu Elementary School?
Kainalu Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kainalu Elementary School offer ?
Kainalu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kainalu Elementary School part of?
Kainalu Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day Of School for Students
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
Fall Break - No School
October 07, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School for Students
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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