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Kaelepulu Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 530 Keolu Dr
       Kailua, HI  96734

(808) 266-7811

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 193 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,818 Help


Students who attend Kaelepulu Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kailua Intermediate School
High:    Kailua High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.0%
Two or more races:
34.0%
Hispanic:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Compare Details Kaelepulu Elementary School ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 6th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: two or more races (34%), White (34%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kaelepulu Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 63rd best among 179 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kaelepulu Elementary School is $15,818. 121 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
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Kaelepulu Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hawaii Department of Education:

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


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Rank History for Kaelepulu Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.39 20th 194 89.7%
2007 73.25 36th 192 81.3%
2009 60.26 68th 191 64.4%
2010 80.94 25th 183 86.3%
2011 72.59 42nd 191 78.0%
2012 67.89 55th 195 71.8%
2013 70.04 52nd 196 73.5%
2015 92.36 10th 194 94.8%
2016 97.89 1st 195 99.5%
2017 97.51 3rd 207 98.6%
2018 95.85 3rd 193 98.4%
2019 92.48 6th 196 96.9%
2021 89.03 18th 196 90.8%
2022 94.22 7th 193 96.4%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 18, 2019

Open Quote Great Teachers and amazing Principal who really care so much about the children. Love the values that the school stands for and instills in all the children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kaelepulu Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 84 1 114 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1990 95 0 108 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1991 111 0 91 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1992 98 0 88 9 1 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 95 4 106 7 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1994 95 0 99 6 1 n/a n/a 0 201
1995 86 0 101 4 1 n/a n/a -1 191
1996 86 0 101 4 1 n/a n/a -1 191
1997 71 0 87 4 3 n/a n/a 7 172
1998 73 0 88 2 3 n/a n/a 0 166
1999 69 2 91 5 3 n/a n/a 0 170
2000 69 2 92 5 2 n/a n/a 0 170
2001 66 1 96 6 2 n/a n/a 0 171
2002 60 2 101 10 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2003 60 2 101 10 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2004 57 5 107 12 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2005 66 4 109 10 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2006 62 4 106 7 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2007 59 3 107 10 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2008 57 2 118 14 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2009 45 3 117 17 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2010 56 4 120 14 1 n/a n/a 0 195
2011 40 4 55 11 1 62 11 0 184
2012 41 4 51 15 2 60 9 0 182
2013 41 2 43 17 2 59 19 0 183
2014 57 1 38 17 2 50 28 0 193
2015 62 1 41 16 2 39 35 0 196
2016 56 0 43 25 1 28 36 0 189
2017 46 0 33 30 1 26 53 0 189
2018 51 0 29 32 1 24 63 0 200
2019 66 0 26 30 0 25 62 0 209
2020 71 0 24 25 0 29 63 0 212
2021 62 0 24 25 0 26 71 0 208
2022 64 0 20 22 0 18 64 0 188

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 Kaelepulu Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 199 10.0 19.9 5
1990 203 9.5 21.3 3.9
1991 202 10.0 20.2 2.5
1992 196 10.0 19.6 8.2
1993 213 10.0 21.3 7
1994 201 10.5 19.1 5
1995 191 10.0 19.1 6.8
1996 191 10.0 19.1 6.8
1997 172 9.5 18.1 11.5
1998 166 9.0 18.4 8.4
1999 170 9.0 18.9 11.2
2000 170 9.0 18.9 8.8
2001 171 8.0 21.4 14
2002 174 9.5 18.3 11.5
2003 174 9.5 18.3 11.5
2004 181 8.5 21.3 7.7
2005 189 12.0 15.8 18
2006 179 11.0 16.3 15.1
2007 179 10.0 17.9 17.3
2008 191 12.0 15.9 16.8
2009 182 11.0 16.5 15.4
2010 195 12.5 15.6 16.4
2011 184 12.0 15.3 23.9
2012 182 10.0 18.2 17.6
2013 183 10.0 18.3 23.5
2014 193 11.0 17.5 15
2015 196 11.0 17.8 13.3
2016 189 12.0 15.7 14.3
2017 189 13.0 14.5 14.3
2018 200 13.0 15.3 14
2019 209 14.0 14.9 15.3
2020 212 13.0 16.3 18.9
2021 208 14.0 14.8 24
2022 188 14.0 13.4 13.3

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 Kaelepulu Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 199 10.0 19.9 5
1990 203 9.5 21.3 3.9
1991 202 10.0 20.2 2.5
1992 196 10.0 19.6 8.2
1993 213 10.0 21.3 7
1994 201 10.5 19.1 5
1995 191 10.0 19.1 6.8
1996 191 10.0 19.1 6.8
1997 172 9.5 18.1 11.5
1998 166 9.0 18.4 8.4
1999 170 9.0 18.9 11.2
2000 170 9.0 18.9 8.8
2001 171 8.0 21.4 14
2002 174 9.5 18.3 11.5
2003 174 9.5 18.3 11.5
2004 181 8.5 21.3 7.7
2005 189 12.0 15.8 18
2006 179 11.0 16.3 15.1
2007 179 10.0 17.9 17.3
2008 191 12.0 15.9 16.8
2009 182 11.0 16.5 15.4
2010 195 12.5 15.6 16.4
2011 184 12.0 15.3 23.9
2012 182 10.0 18.2 17.6
2013 183 10.0 18.3 23.5
2014 193 11.0 17.5 15
2015 196 11.0 17.8 13.3
2016 189 12.0 15.7 14.3
2017 189 13.0 14.5 14.3
2018 200 13.0 15.3 14
2019 209 14.0 14.9 15.3
2020 212 13.0 16.3 18.9
2021 208 14.0 14.8 24
2022 188 14.0 13.4 13.3

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 Kaelepulu Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $782 (4.9%) $15,036 (95.1%) $15,818

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kaelepulu Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 7th of 193 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kaelepulu Elementary School)6579
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kaelepulu Elementary School)8585
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5651
 5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kaelepulu Elementary School)8175
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5252
4th Grade Mathematics (Kaelepulu Elementary School)7783
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4946
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kaelepulu Elementary School)9087
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kaelepulu Elementary School)7980
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4442
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kaelepulu Elementary School)8478
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5350
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kaelepulu Elementary School)7456
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4135
 6%
All Grades Science (Kaelepulu Elementary School)8569
 16%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kaelepulu Elementary School)7980
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Kaelepulu Elementary School)8077
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Pandemic (2020-2021)		 Change (%)
Total Students209208
 0.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian2624
 7.7%
Hispanic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Islander2526
 4%
White6662
 6.1%
Two or More Races6271
 14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.3%24%
 8.7%



Frequently Asked Questions about Kaelepulu Elementary School

Students who attend Kaelepulu Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kailua Intermediate School
High : Kailua High School

Students at Kaelepulu Elementary School are 34% White, 34% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 10% Pacific Islander.

In the 2021-22 school year, 188 students attended Kaelepulu Elementary School.

Yes! Kaelepulu Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 193 Hawaii elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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