Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kalaheo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kalaheo Elementary School serves the northwest part of its district in Kalaheo, HI, encompassing an area of approximately 27.1 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 10-12 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalaheo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Kalaheo Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Dream, Believe, Achieve Kalaheo PRIDE.
School Rankings
Kalaheo Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kalaheo Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#64 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
20%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Purple
School Mascot
Pride
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalaheo Elementary School's ranking?
Kalaheo Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kalaheo Elementary School often compared to?
Kalaheo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Koloa Elementary School, Eleele Elementary School, Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kalaheo Elementary School?
371 students attend Kalaheo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Kalaheo Elementary School students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kalaheo Elementary School?
Kalaheo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kalaheo Elementary School offer ?
Kalaheo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kalaheo Elementary School part of?
Kalaheo Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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