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Kilauea Elementary School

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Kilauea Elementary School ranks 42 nd of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

42^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Kilauea Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Kilauea, Hawaii, with 291 students. The school 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.

Kilauea Elementary School has shown strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts, Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics, and HSA/Science that are generally higher than the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 77% compared to the state's 50%, and its 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 69% compared to the state's 53%. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Hawaii elementary schools, with a ranking of 42 out of 204 schools in 2024-2025 and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kilauea Elementary School performs well compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School, King Kaumualii Elementary School, and Hanalei Elementary School. These schools generally have similar or slightly higher academic proficiency rates and rankings. Kilauea Elementary School's spending per student of $16,927 in 2018-2019 is higher than the state average, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio may also contribute to its academic success.

283

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,927

Per pupil spending ?

40.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2440 Kolo Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754

(808) 828-1212

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Kilauea Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kapaa Middle School
High:	Kapaa High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

27.9%

Two or more races:

24.4%

Hispanic:

21.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Hawaii elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 42 percentile points since 2015

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hawaii Department of Education

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

42^nd of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 43 pts since 2015

From bottom 37% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 182Elementary Schools in the Hawaii Department of Education

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	83.4	42 of 204	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	79.0	57 of 207	72.5%	★★★★☆
2023	64.5	66 of 195	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.6	125 of 193	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.6	68 of 196	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.6	114 of 196	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.3	91 of 193	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.8	113 of 207	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.6	92 of 195	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	39.0	123 of 194	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.7	120 of 196	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	41.8	128 of 195	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.9	87 of 191	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.7	70 of 183	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	47.3	112 of 191	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.2	78 of 146	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	61.8	65 of 192	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.5	49 of 194	74.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	37.0	119 of 160	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	41.7	149 of 203	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	28.8	105 of 123	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	79.8	59 of 198	70.2%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	183 of 196	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	61.4	63 of 153	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.3	79 of 207	61.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	53 of 171	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.5	58 of 202	71.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)69th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2025)59th percentile-21 vs school

Asian (2024)27th percentile-46 vs school

African American (2024)26th percentile-47 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)15th percentile-65 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)7th percentile-66 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

Science69%

English Language Arts64%

Mathematics61%

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Schools Near Kilauea Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Kilauea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2440 Kolo Rd	Kilauea	96754	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 828-1212	283	19	14.8	40.6%	79 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (21.6%)	26 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (17.0%)	69 (24.4%)	83.4	42^nd of 204 public elementary schools	79.4%		79	57^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.5%	15	69.0	64.0	61.0	$16,927	$1,552	$15,375
Hanalei Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5-5415 Kuhio Hwy	Hanalei	96714	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 826-4300	183	16	11.4	31.1%	90 (49.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (11.5%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (11.5%)	45 (24.6%)	81.7	49^th of 204 public elementary schools	76.0%		86.6	35^th of 207 public elementary schools	83.1%	14	64.0	66.0	59.0	$15,509	$832	$14,677
Kapaa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4886 Kawaihau Rd	Kapaa	96746	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 821-4424	844	52	16.2	56.2%	74 (8.8%)	2 (0.2%)	210 (24.9%)	83 (9.8%)	2 (0.2%)	244 (28.9%)	229 (27.1%)	28.4	151^st of 204 public elementary schools	26.0%		28.8	155^th of 207 public elementary schools	25.1%	4	35.0	37.0	37.0	$15,371	$1,133	$14,238
King Kaumualii Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4381 Hanamaulu Rd	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 241-3150	524	42	12.4	51.5%	30 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (17.2%)	129 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	121 (23.1%)	154 (29.4%)	84.2	37^th of 204 public elementary schools	81.9%		82.8	45^th of 207 public elementary schools	78.3%	8	62.0	65.0	71.0	$17,347	$1,779	$15,568
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4319 Hardy St	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 274-3150	743	51	14.5	47.1%	28 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (19.7%)	187 (25.2%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (16.2%)	262 (35.3%)	87.3	31^st of 204 public elementary schools	84.8%		78.8	58^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.0%	27	66.0	70.0	66.0	$16,176	$1,401	$14,775
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy	Koloa	96756	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 635-5110	242	18	13.8	23.6%	132 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (14.5%)	19 (7.9%)	4 (1.7%)	22 (9.1%)	30 (12.4%)	82.1	46^th of 204 public elementary schools	77.5%		76.9	62^nd of 207 public elementary schools	70.0%	16	73.0	72.0	49.0	$8,858	$479	$8,379

Frequently Asked Questions about Kilauea Elementary School

What district is Kilauea Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

How many students attend Kilauea Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 283 students attended Kilauea Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kilauea Elementary School?

Students at Kilauea Elementary School are 28% White, 24% Two or more races, 22% Hispanic, 17% Pacific Islander, 9% Asian.

Is Kilauea Elementary School a good school?

Kilauea Elementary School ranks 42^nd of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Kilauea Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Kapaa Middle School
High : Kapaa High School

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