Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kahaluu 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kahaluu Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kahaluu Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
ROOTED IN ALOHA鈥e will nurture student growth through effective instruction, positive relationships, and high expectations for all.
School Rankings
Kahaluu 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 Kahaluu Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#224 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
24%
Hispanic
31%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
7%
11%
Hawaiian
37%
25%
Two or more races
18%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kahaluu Elementary School's ranking?
Kahaluu Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kahaluu Elementary School often compared to?
Kahaluu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle High School, Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kahaluu Elementary School?
240 students attend Kahaluu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Kahaluu Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kahaluu Elementary School?
Kahaluu Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kahaluu Elementary School offer ?
Kahaluu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kahaluu Elementary School part of?
Kahaluu Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
4 8/26/2019
My experience at this school was good. It wasn't the best, as some of the teachers were completely OBLIVIOUS, but I also remember the school as just being simple and fun. PE there was slacking off, besides of in 5th grade. Now I actually have to do crap. Like, run. And get hit extremely hard in the face with a soccer ball. And run. And run in ice. Did I mention we had to run? Because I don't think I did. But on (in?) the islands PE was nothing. The teaching also has a little bit of slack and they force students to read because they are, like I said, oblivious, and don't realize that you can't force a student to read, no matter how hard you try.
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