Is Kahala Elementary School a good school?

Kahala Elementary School ranks 61 st of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kahala Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Kahala Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kahala Elementary School?

Students at Kahala Elementary School are 51% Asian, 23% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 7% Pacific Islander, 7% White.

What schools do graduates of Kahala Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kahala Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kaimuki Middle School High : Kalani High School

Kahala Elementary School

Summary:

Kahala Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 327 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a strong academic record and a diverse student population.

Kahala Elementary outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 69% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 49-55%. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 13.1%, compared to nearby schools like Palolo Elementary (32.8%) and President Thomas Jefferson Elementary (31.6%). Additionally, Kahala Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at around 22-27%, suggesting the school serves a more affluent community.

Kahala Elementary's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian (51%) and two or more races (23%) students, likely contributes to the school's academic success and provides a rich learning environment for students. The school's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism, and diverse student body make it a standout institution within the Hawaii Department of Education district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

(808) 733-8455

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,879

Students who attend Kahala Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kaimuki Middle School
High:	Kalani High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

51.1%

Two or more races:

22.9%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kahala Elementary School ranks better than 70.5% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 60^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 77.47. (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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kahala Elementary School is $16,879, which is the 81^st highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.

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Kahala Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kahala Elementary School 61^st of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kahala Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Kahala Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kahala Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	92.79	9^th	194	95.4%
2007	96.65	1^st	192	99.5%
2008	97.26	2^nd	146	98.6%
2009	95.77	3^rd	191	98.4%
2010	95.05	3^rd	183	98.4%
2011	90.37	15^th	191	92.1%
2012	83.21	26^th	195	86.7%
2013	71.08	47^th	196	76.0%
2015	87.76	22^nd	194	88.7%
2016	89.86	18^th	195	90.8%
2017	86.71	35^th	207	83.1%
2018	82.93	32^nd	193	83.4%
2019	84.41	25^th	196	87.2%
2021	88.36	24^th	196	87.8%
2022	82.90	33^rd	193	82.9%
2023	76.80	41^st	195	79.0%
2024	77.47	61^st	207	70.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kahala Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.67	67^th	198	66.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kahala Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.55	84^th	207	59.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kahala Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.69	91^st	203	55.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Kahala Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.21	38^th	160	76.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kahala Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	138^th	165	16.4%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kahala 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 Kahala Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.42	120^th	202	40.6%

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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 Kahala Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	174	2	331	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	509
1989	196	3	378	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1990	178	2	357	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
1991	155	4	419	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1992	196	2	399	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	606
1993	205	2	433	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	647
1994	187	2	452	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1995	173	1	447	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
1996	173	1	447	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
1997	150	0	442	3	0	n/a	n/a	10	605
1998	170	0	435	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
1999	169	0	444	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
2000	162	0	442	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	610
2001	143	0	444	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	597
2002	110	0	393	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
2003	110	0	393	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
2004	124	1	381	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
2005	127	1	390	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
2006	142	1	394	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
2007	137	2	399	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2008	117	2	401	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
2009	99	5	337	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2010	107	6	327	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	446
2011	68	8	239	7	1	52	53	0	428
2012	61	8	250	18	1	52	72	0	462
2013	55	6	264	28	1	41	80	0	475
2014	51	5	243	34	1	38	88	0	460
2015	39	5	216	19	0	28	95	0	402
2016	34	3	175	25	0	29	110	0	376
2017	31	1	170	33	0	24	112	0	371
2018	36	1	179	37	0	20	107	0	380
2019	35	1	192	38	0	23	108	0	397
2020	38	1	196	43	0	21	105	0	404
2021	34	0	194	47	0	20	99	0	394
2022	30	0	167	43	0	23	79	0	342
2023	22	0	167	39	0	24	75	0	327

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 Kahala Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	509	28.0	18.1	1.4
1989	580	29.0	20.0	1.4
1990	539	28.0	19.2	1.9
1991	580	31.0	18.7	1.4
1992	606	32.0	18.9	1.7
1993	647	33.5	19.3	1.7
1994	647	33.5	19.3	1.1
1995	626	31.0	20.2	2.1
1996	626	31.0	20.2	2.1
1997	605	29.5	20.5	5
1998	609	31.5	19.3	3.6
1999	617	31.5	19.6	6.8
2000	610	31.5	19.4	6.6
2001	597	30.0	19.9	7.2
2002	513	28.0	18.3	6
2003	513	28.0	18.3	6
2004	517	30.0	17.2	3.9
2005	529	28.0	18.9	5.5
2006	543	27.5	19.7	3.9
2007	544	29.5	18.4	4
2008	529	29.0	18.2	5.9
2009	448	28.5	15.7	8
2010	446	25.5	17.4	8.3
2011	428	27.0	15.8	12.6
2012	462	27.5	16.8	14.9
2013	475	27.5	17.2	17.5
2014	460	28.5	16.1	19.3
2015	402	25.0	16.0	20.6
2016	376	25.0	15.0	18.9
2017	371	23.0	16.1	14.8
2018	380	25.5	14.9	16.1
2019	397	25.0	15.8	18.4
2020	404	27.0	14.9	20.3
2021	394	28.0	14.0	26.6
2022	342	28.0	12.2	23.7
2023	327	22.0	14.8	22.6

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 Kahala Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	509	28.0	18.1	1.4
1989	580	29.0	20.0	1.4
1990	539	28.0	19.2	1.9
1991	580	31.0	18.7	1.4
1992	606	32.0	18.9	1.7
1993	647	33.5	19.3	1.7
1994	647	33.5	19.3	1.1
1995	626	31.0	20.2	2.1
1996	626	31.0	20.2	2.1
1997	605	29.5	20.5	5
1998	609	31.5	19.3	3.6
1999	617	31.5	19.6	6.8
2000	610	31.5	19.4	6.6
2001	597	30.0	19.9	7.2
2002	513	28.0	18.3	6
2003	513	28.0	18.3	6
2004	517	30.0	17.2	3.9
2005	529	28.0	18.9	5.5
2006	543	27.5	19.7	3.9
2007	544	29.5	18.4	4
2008	529	29.0	18.2	5.9
2009	448	28.5	15.7	8
2010	446	25.5	17.4	8.3
2011	428	27.0	15.8	12.6
2012	462	27.5	16.8	14.9
2013	475	27.5	17.2	17.5
2014	460	28.5	16.1	19.3
2015	402	25.0	16.0	20.6
2016	376	25.0	15.0	18.9
2017	371	23.0	16.1	14.8
2018	380	25.5	14.9	16.1
2019	397	25.0	15.8	18.4
2020	404	27.0	14.9	20.3
2021	394	28.0	14.0	26.6
2022	342	28.0	12.2	23.7
2023	327	22.0	14.8	22.6

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 Kahala Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,368 (8.1%)	$15,511 (91.9%)	$16,879

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kahala Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 25^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 41^st of 195 Elementary schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kahala Elementary School)	73	76	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kahala Elementary School)	78	80	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kahala Elementary School)	65	58	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kahala Elementary School)	53	49	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kahala Elementary School)	75	71	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kahala Elementary School)	67	60	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
All Grades English Language Arts (Kahala Elementary School)	72	69	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Kahala Elementary School)	69	63	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	397	327	17.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	192	167	13%
Hispanic	38	39	2.6%
Pacific Islander	23	24	4.3%
White	35	22	37.1%
Two or More Races	108	75	30.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.4%	22.6%	4.2%

Schools Near Kahala 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
Kahala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4559 Kilauea Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-8455	327	22	14.8	22.6%	22 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.9%)	167 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.3%)	75 (22.9%)	77.5	61^st of 207 public elementary schools	70.5%		76.8	41^st of 195 public elementary schools	79.0%	20	45.9	62.2	61.1	$16,879	$1,368	$15,511
Waialae Elementary - PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1045 19th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4880	459	37	12.4	22.2%	46 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (13.3%)	163 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.9%)	147 (32.0%)	76	65^th of 207 public elementary schools	68.6%		58.3	77^th of 195 public elementary schools	60.5%	12	52.1	61.2	57.1	$8,816	$1,180	$7,636
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4945 Kilauea Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4740	522	37	14.3	11.1%	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.3%)	308 (59.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	143 (27.4%)	96.6	6^th of 207 public elementary schools	97.1%		91.3	16^th of 195 public elementary schools	91.8%	10	72.4	83.1	76.3	$15,541	$1,317	$14,224
King Liholiho Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Maunaloa Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4850	446	28	16.2	31.6%	27 (6.1%)	5 (1.1%)	41 (9.2%)	187 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.3%)	158 (35.4%)	91.5	20^th of 207 public elementary schools	90.3%		89.8	19^th of 195 public elementary schools	90.3%	1	70.9	71.3	69.6	$15,117	$984	$14,133
Aliiolani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1240 7th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4750	255	18	14.1	49.0%	10 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	50 (19.6%)	92 (36.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (17.6%)	57 (22.4%)	91.1	21^st of 207 public elementary schools	89.9%		75	46^th of 195 public elementary schools	76.4%	25	65.8	67.7	79.4	$18,268	$1,902	$16,366
Aina Haina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 W Hind Dr	Honolulu	96821	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 377-2419	379	28	13.7	16.1%	34 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.4%)	141 (37.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.3%)	133 (35.1%)	86.5	37^th of 207 public elementary schools	82.1%		77.7	39^th of 195 public elementary schools	80.0%	2	57.8	73.9	59.4	$16,423	$1,387	$15,036
Palolo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2106 10th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4700	272	20	13.6	90.8%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.2%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	220 (80.9%)	19 (7.0%)	21.5	170^th of 207 public elementary schools	17.9%		9.9	184^th of 195 public elementary schools	5.6%	14	16.7	37.5	25.0	$19,672	$2,690	$16,982
Waikiki Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3710 Leahi Ave	Honolulu	96815	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 971-6900	554	37	15.1	21.7%	92 (16.6%)	2 (0.4%)	56 (10.1%)	196 (35.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	186 (33.6%)	95.5	12^th of 207 public elementary schools	94.2%		94.9	2^nd of 195 public elementary schools	99.0%	10	82.5	76.7	74.3	$15,173	$1,064	$14,109
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 Kapahulu Ave	Honolulu	96815	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 971-6922	340	25	13.6	55.3%	37 (10.9%)	10 (2.9%)	55 (16.2%)	121 (35.6%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (12.1%)	75 (22.1%)	44.4	131^st of 207 public elementary schools	36.7%		49.7	93^rd of 195 public elementary schools	52.3%	38	42.9	44.1	41.1	$17,996	$1,647	$16,349
Hokulani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2940 Kamakini St	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4789	238	21	11.3	17.6%	22 (9.2%)	5 (2.1%)	27 (11.3%)	106 (44.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)	66 (27.7%)	97.2	4^th of 207 public elementary schools	98.1%		93.9	5^th of 195 public elementary schools	97.4%	1	79.6	81.1	79.7	$15,040	$823	$14,217

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