Kainalu Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(808) 266-7835
Kainalu Elementary School serves 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Kainalu Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Kainalu Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kainalu Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kainalu Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kainalu Elementary School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #45 out of 289 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 14% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 44% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 18% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.79 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kainalu Elementary School is Kalaheo High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kailua Intermediate School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Aikahi Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kailua Aikahi Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 474 students10
0.7 miles
281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944 0.7 PK-6 474 - Kailua Kalaheo High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 808 students10
0.8 miles
730 Iliaina St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900 0.8 9-12 808 - Kailua Kailua Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 352 students10
1.3 miles
315 Kuulei Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7878 1.3 PK-6 352 - Kailua Kailua Intermediate School Math: 55% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 737 students10
1.5 miles
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500 1.5 7-8 737 - Kailua Mokapu Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 881 students10
1.8 miles
Kmcas Bldg, 1193 Mokapu Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7964 1.8 PK-6 881
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