Is Kilauea Elementary School a good school?

Kilauea Elementary School ranks 57 th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kilauea Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended Kilauea Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kilauea Elementary School?

Students at Kilauea Elementary School are 31% White, 25% Two or more races, 21% Hispanic, 15% Pacific Islander, 8% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Kilauea Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kilauea Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kapaa Middle School High : Kapaa High School

Kilauea Elementary School

Summary:

Kilauea Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kilauea, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 270 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kilauea Elementary School has consistently performed well on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 62% of students were proficient or better in ELA, and 49% were proficient or better in Mathematics, both above the state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 14.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, Kilauea Elementary School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 26.2% compared to the nearby schools, which range from 20.0% to 28.6%.

When compared to the nearby schools, Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School, King Kaumualii Elementary School, Kapaa Elementary School, and Hanalei Elementary School, Kilauea Elementary School stands out in its academic performance and student-teacher ratio. However, the school's fluctuating ranking and higher chronic absenteeism rate suggest there may be opportunities for further improvement and support.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2440 Kolo Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754

(808) 828-1212

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,927

Students who attend Kilauea Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kapaa Middle School
High:	Kapaa High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

White:

31.3%

Two or more races:

24.7%

Hispanic:

21.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kilauea Elementary School ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 56^th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.96. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Kilauea Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (31.3%), two or more races (24.7%), Hispanic (21%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kilauea Elementary School is 14.5. 115 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Kilauea Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kilauea Elementary School is $16,927, which is the 78^th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kilauea Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kilauea Elementary School 57^th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kilauea Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Asian students:

African American students:

Pacific Islander students:

White students:

Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1^st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kilauea Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kilauea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	67.55	49^th	194	74.7%
2007	61.83	65^th	192	66.1%
2008	52.22	78^th	146	46.6%
2009	47.34	112^th	191	41.4%
2010	60.72	70^th	183	61.7%
2011	54.90	87^th	191	54.5%
2012	41.79	128^th	195	34.4%
2013	45.73	120^th	196	38.8%
2015	38.97	123^rd	194	36.6%
2016	54.59	92^nd	195	52.8%
2017	50.80	113^th	207	45.4%
2018	55.28	91^st	193	52.8%
2019	44.59	114^th	196	41.8%
2021	63.63	68^th	196	65.3%
2022	36.59	125^th	193	35.2%
2023	64.47	66^th	195	66.2%
2024	78.96	57^th	207	72.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kilauea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.77	59^th	198	70.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kilauea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.32	79^th	207	61.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kilauea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.75	149^th	203	26.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Kilauea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.02	119^th	160	25.6%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kilauea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	183^rd	196	6.6%

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Rank History for White students at Kilauea Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.52	58^th	202	71.3%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kilauea Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	118	0	131	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
1990	133	0	137	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1991	162	9	161	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	334
1992	163	2	170	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	354
1993	183	1	165	14	1	n/a	n/a	-1	363
1994	163	0	156	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1995	175	1	155	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1996	175	1	155	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1997	159	2	174	7	0	n/a	n/a	3	345
1998	149	2	158	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1999	132	2	157	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
2000	134	3	164	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	311
2001	132	0	168	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	310
2002	135	1	173	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
2003	135	1	173	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
2004	133	2	173	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	319
2005	130	1	182	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	332
2006	127	2	190	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	340
2007	133	2	172	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	331
2008	130	1	170	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	322
2009	132	1	174	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	331
2010	127	2	183	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	335
2011	107	1	69	21	2	105	16	0	321
2012	117	1	69	22	2	96	6	0	313
2013	88	0	44	31	1	75	51	0	290
2014	73	0	44	43	0	72	59	0	291
2015	82	0	36	53	0	66	58	0	295
2016	85	0	39	54	0	54	62	0	294
2017	92	0	31	50	0	50	68	0	291
2018	112	0	30	53	2	51	67	0	315
2019	104	0	33	62	0	48	73	0	320
2020	121	0	36	53	2	57	66	0	335
2021	103	0	29	42	2	49	63	0	288
2022	89	0	31	44	1	45	67	0	277
2023	77	0	30	51	1	41	70	0	270
2024	91	0	24	61	0	43	72	0	291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kilauea Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	255	13.0	19.6	21.2
1990	276	14.0	19.7	14.1
1991	334	17.0	19.6	12
1992	354	18.0	19.6	14.1
1993	363	19.5	18.6	12.9
1994	330	20.0	16.5	12.1
1995	339	17.0	19.9	13.6
1996	339	17.0	19.9	13.6
1997	345	19.0	18.2	28.4
1998	319	18.5	17.2	25.4
1999	296	16.5	17.9	32.4
2000	311	16.5	18.8	32.5
2001	310	17.5	17.7	40.6
2002	321	16.5	19.5	32.4
2003	321	16.5	19.5	32.4
2004	319	16.5	19.3	37.9
2005	332	18.5	17.9	36.7
2006	340	20.5	16.6	30.9
2007	331	20.5	16.1	30.8
2008	322	20.0	16.1	30.4
2009	331	20.0	16.6	31.4
2010	335	19.0	17.6	39.7
2011	321	19.0	16.8	43
2012	313	18.0	17.3	45
2013	290	17.5	16.5	50.7
2014	291	16.0	18.1	53.3
2015	295	18.0	16.3	51.2
2016	294	18.0	16.3	48.3
2017	291	18.5	15.7	50.2
2018	315	18.0	17.5	49.5
2019	320	19.0	16.8	47.5
2020	335	21.0	15.9	47.5
2021	288	22.0	13.0	50.7
2022	277	22.0	12.5	48
2023	270	19.0	14.2	34.8
2024	291	20.0	14.5	28.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kilauea Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	255	13.0	19.6	21.2
1990	276	14.0	19.7	14.1
1991	334	17.0	19.6	12
1992	354	18.0	19.6	14.1
1993	363	19.5	18.6	12.9
1994	330	20.0	16.5	12.1
1995	339	17.0	19.9	13.6
1996	339	17.0	19.9	13.6
1997	345	19.0	18.2	28.4
1998	319	18.5	17.2	25.4
1999	296	16.5	17.9	32.4
2000	311	16.5	18.8	32.5
2001	310	17.5	17.7	40.6
2002	321	16.5	19.5	32.4
2003	321	16.5	19.5	32.4
2004	319	16.5	19.3	37.9
2005	332	18.5	17.9	36.7
2006	340	20.5	16.6	30.9
2007	331	20.5	16.1	30.8
2008	322	20.0	16.1	30.4
2009	331	20.0	16.6	31.4
2010	335	19.0	17.6	39.7
2011	321	19.0	16.8	43
2012	313	18.0	17.3	45
2013	290	17.5	16.5	50.7
2014	291	16.0	18.1	53.3
2015	295	18.0	16.3	51.2
2016	294	18.0	16.3	48.3
2017	291	18.5	15.7	50.2
2018	315	18.0	17.5	49.5
2019	320	19.0	16.8	47.5
2020	335	21.0	15.9	47.5
2021	288	22.0	13.0	50.7
2022	277	22.0	12.5	48
2023	270	19.0	14.2	34.8
2024	291	20.0	14.5	28.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kilauea Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,552 (9.2%)	$15,375 (90.8%)	$16,927

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kilauea Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 114^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 66^th of 195 Elementary schools	24.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kilauea Elementary School)	41	76	35%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kilauea Elementary School)	43	82	39%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kilauea Elementary School)	50	50
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kilauea Elementary School)	43	43
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kilauea Elementary School)	60	76	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kilauea Elementary School)	49	58	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kilauea Elementary School)	52	54	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kilauea Elementary School)	34	18	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kilauea Elementary School)	51	62	11%
All Grades Mathematics (Kilauea Elementary School)	43	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	320	270	15.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	33	30	9.1%
Hispanic	62	51	17.7%
Pacific Islander	48	41	14.6%
White	104	77	26%
Two or More Races	73	70	4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.5%	34.8%	12.7%

Schools Near Kilauea Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kilauea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2440 Kolo Rd	Kilauea	96754	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 828-1212	291	20	14.5	28.2%	91 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (21.0%)	24 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.8%)	72 (24.7%)	79	57^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.5%		64.5	66^th of 195 public elementary schools	66.2%	9	69.6	62.5	54.3	$16,927	$1,552	$15,375
Hanalei Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5-5415 Kuhio Hwy	Hanalei	96714	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 826-4300	218	19	11.4	31.7%	106 (48.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (12.4%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.5%)	55 (25.2%)	86.6	35^th of 207 public elementary schools	83.1%		76.4	43^rd of 195 public elementary schools	77.9%	8	68.2	67.9	62.3	$15,509	$832	$14,677
Kapaa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4886 Kawaihau Rd	Kapaa	96746	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 821-4424	824	55	14.9	57.8%	77 (9.3%)	1 (0.1%)	183 (22.2%)	79 (9.6%)	2 (0.2%)	235 (28.5%)	247 (30.0%)	28.8	155^th of 207 public elementary schools	25.1%		32.5	134^th of 195 public elementary schools	31.3%	21	29.8	39.4	31.6	$15,371	$1,133	$14,238
King Kaumualii Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4381 Hanamaulu Rd	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 241-3150	524	42	12.4	53.4%	27 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (17.2%)	127 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (22.7%)	161 (30.7%)	82.8	45^th of 207 public elementary schools	78.3%		64.7	65^th of 195 public elementary schools	66.7%	20	58.8	63.5	63.7	$17,347	$1,779	$15,568
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4319 Hardy St	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 274-3150	724	49	14.7	49.7%	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (20.6%)	177 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (16.2%)	258 (35.6%)	78.8	58^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.0%		54.5	84^th of 195 public elementary schools	56.9%	26	28.6	63.3	63.5	$16,176	$1,401	$14,775
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School	Public, Charter	K-7	2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy	Koloa	96756	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 635-5110	221	11	20.0	28.1%	127 (57.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (15.4%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	19 (8.6%)	36 (16.3%)	76.9	62^nd of 207 public elementary schools	70.0%		70.7	56^th of 195 public elementary schools	71.3%	6	47.5	70.7	48.1	$8,858	$479	$8,379

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Schools Near Kilauea Elementary School