At a glance
Reported students
381
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Kaala Elementary School: 381 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 14:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 413
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Kaala Elementary School
Kaala Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Wahiawa. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 381 students for 2024–25.
Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, below the Hawaii median of 14:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (40.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.2%). English learners represent 24.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kaala Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic25.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian17.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander40.4%
- Multiracial14.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kohala Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
381 reported students
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
380 reported students
Kauluwela Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
383 reported students
Nanakuli Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
384 reported students
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students
Honokaa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
378 reported students
Public schools near Kaala Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 598 | 0.5 mi |
| Daniel K Inouye Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 591 | 1.3 mi |
| Wahiawa Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 429 | 1.4 mi |
| Helemano Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 417 | 1.6 mi |
| Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 681 | 2.3 mi |
| Iliahi Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 313 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kaala Elementary School
What grades does Kaala Elementary School serve?
Kaala Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Kaala Elementary School?
Kaala Elementary School reported 381 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 182 Hawaii elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 413 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kaala Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 381 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kaala Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kaala Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawaii Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kaala Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kaala Elementary School in?
Kaala Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kaala Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School (0.5 mi), Daniel K Inouye Elementary School (1.3 mi), Wahiawa Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.