Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kaala Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaala Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kaala Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Kaala 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 Kaala 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
#156 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
24%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
2%
11%
Hawaiian
40%
25%
Two or more races
15%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawaii Department Of Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaala Elementary School's ranking?
Kaala Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kaala Elementary School often compared to?
Kaala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iliahi Elementary School, Wahiawa Elementary School, Daniel K Inouye Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kaala Elementary School?
381 students attend Kaala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kaala Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaala Elementary School?
Kaala Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaala Elementary School offer ?
Kaala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaala Elementary School part of?
Kaala Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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