Kainalu Elementary School
Tel:
(808)266-7835
- Kainalu Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 87%.
School Overview
- Kainalu Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kainalu Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kainalu Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
| Overall School Rank | #46 out of 288 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 47% | 13% |
| Hawaiian | 21% | 30% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 13% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.37 |
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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: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kailua Aikahi Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 467 students
0.7 miles
281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)254-7944 0.7 PK-6 467 - Kailua Kalaheo High School Grades: 9-12 | 883 students
0.8 miles
730 Iliaina St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)254-7900 0.8 9-12 883 - Kailua Kailua Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 366 students
1.3 miles
315 Kuulei Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)266-7878 1.3 PK-6 366 - Kailua Kailua Intermediate School Grades: 7-8 | 781 students
1.5 miles
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)263-1500 1.5 7-8 781 - Kailua Mokapu Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 858 students
1.8 miles
Kmcas Bldg, 1193 Mokapu Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)254-7964 1.8 PK-6 858
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