Summary:
Kailua Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Kailua, Hawaii, with a student population of 309. It 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.
While Kailua Elementary School is part of a highly-rated district, it faces some challenges. The school has lower proficiency rates compared to state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with its 2022-2023 English Language Arts proficiency rate at 34% versus the state average of 51%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate at 31% versus the state average of 44%. Additionally, Kailua Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 57th out of 207 Hawaii elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 163rd out of 195 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 1. This performance lags behind many nearby schools, such as Kaneohe Elementary, Mokapu Elementary, Kaelepulu Elementary, and Maunawili Elementary, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.
However, Kailua Elementary School's diverse student population, with a significant proportion of Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students, is a unique characteristic that may provide opportunities for cultural exchange and inclusive learning environments. The school also serves a relatively disadvantaged population, with 49.51% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which may contribute to the lower academic performance. The steady decline in the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating over the years warrants further investigation into the underlying factors, such as changes in curriculum, teaching quality, or resource allocation.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-6
District:
Hawaii Department of Education
SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 195 Hawaii Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,679
Students who attend Kailua Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7
Number of students: 309
Racial breakdown:
Two or more races:
32.0%
Hispanic:
24.9%
Pacific Islander:
19.1%
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White:
16.8%
Asian:
6.8%
African American:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%
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