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Kailua Elementary School

Grades PK–06 · Kailua, HI · NCES 150003000008

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315 Kuulei Rd · Kailua, HI 96734

At a glance

Reported students

267

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Hawaii elementary enrollment

21st percentile

Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

467

Kailua Elementary School: 267 reported students.

State peer staffing position

57th percentile

14.1:1 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
331
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1

What the reported data says about Kailua Elementary School

Kailua Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Kailua. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 267 students for 2024–25.

Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to 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 multiracial (34.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.5%). English learners represent 11.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Kailua Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
11.5%
Students with disabilities
16.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
50.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
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

  • White14.6%
  • Hispanic22.5%
  • Black0.4%
  • Asian6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander21.7%
  • Multiracial34.8%

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

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.

Aiea Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

265 reported students

Manana Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

270 reported students

Kahala Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

273 reported students

Enchanted Lake Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

258 reported students

Kaewai Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

257 reported students

Hokulani Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

280 reported students

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