Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Kauluwela Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

166^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 19% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Kauluwela Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Honolulu, Hawaii, with 446 students. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Hawaii Department of Education district, Kauluwela itself has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hawaii elementary schools over the past 10 years, maintaining a 1-2 star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Kauluwela Elementary's performance is mixed across different student subgroups, with White students ranking in the top 12% of Hawaii elementary schools, but other subgroups like African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students ranking in the bottom 30-40%. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are also consistently below the state average across English Language Arts, Math, and Science, ranging from 29-41% in 2023-2024 compared to state averages of 48-56%. Additionally, Kauluwela has high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 33% in 2024-2025, which is significantly above the state average.

When comparing Kauluwela Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, there is a wide range of performance. Schools like Lanakila Elementary and Maemae Elementary significantly outperform Kauluwela, ranking in the top 30-40% of Hawaii elementary schools. However, other nearby schools like Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary and Kalihi Kai Elementary also struggle, ranking in the bottom half of the state.

383

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,877

Per pupil spending ?

88.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1486 Aala St
Honolulu, HI 96817

(808) 587-4447

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Kauluwela Elementary School usually attend:

High:

President William McKinley High School

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

62.4%

Asian:

15.4%

Hispanic:

12.5%

See top rated Hawaii elementary schools

Compare Kauluwela Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 41st percentile in 2015 → 19th in 2025

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2015

!Near the bottom of Hawaii Department of Education's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

166^th of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to bottom 19% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Hawaii Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

156^th 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	20.3	166 of 204	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.7	148 of 207	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.9	161 of 195	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.8	150 of 193	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.1	123 of 196	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.1	132 of 196	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.7	101 of 193	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.3	118 of 207	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	38.4	127 of 195	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.5	114 of 194	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.9	145 of 196	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.3	119 of 195	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.8	88 of 191	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.9	69 of 183	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.9	44 of 191	77.0%	★★★★☆
2008	54.1	71 of 146	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	50.9	99 of 192	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.0	68 of 194	64.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	41.0	117 of 160	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	77 of 125	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	73.7	65 of 203	68.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	37.5	91 of 123	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.0	141 of 198	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	138 of 165	16.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	41.9	74 of 110	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.0	145 of 196	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	79.6	27 of 153	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	0.0	183 of 207	11.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	86.4	24 of 202	88.1%	★★★★☆

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 (2024)88th percentile+60 vs school

Special Education (2025)82nd percentile+64 vs school

Asian (2025)38th percentile+20 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)33rd percentile+14 vs school

African American (2024)27th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)26th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2024)16th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts33%

Mathematics33%

Science28%

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Kauluwela Elementary School and help other families decide.

Rate Kauluwela Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Kauluwela Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Kauluwela Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1486 Aala St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4447	383	31	12.3	88.8%	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.3%)	48 (12.5%)	59 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	239 (62.4%)	28 (7.3%)	20.3	166^th of 204 public elementary schools	18.6%		32.7	148^th of 207 public elementary schools	28.5%	18	28.0	33.0	33.0	$16,877	$1,737	$15,140
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1618 Palama St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3370	227	19	11.9	74.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.8%)	94 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (37.0%)	29 (12.8%)	53.3	102^nd of 204 public elementary schools	50.0%		47.2	122^nd of 207 public elementary schools	41.1%	20	46.0	51.0	48.0	$18,177	$1,768	$16,409
Lanakila Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	717 North Kuakini St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4466	287	22	13.0	67.2%	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	147 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (32.8%)	25 (8.7%)	71.5	71^st of 204 public elementary schools	65.2%		69.8	80^th of 207 public elementary schools	61.4%	9	50.0	59.0	66.0	$17,018	$1,898	$15,120
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	783 North King St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3160	244	20	12.2	78.7%	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.9%)	81 (33.2%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (48.4%)	29 (11.9%)	17.8	172^nd of 204 public elementary schools	15.7%		23.8	165^th of 207 public elementary schools	20.3%	7	25.0	33.0	31.0	$18,513	$1,942	$16,571
Royal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1519 Queen Emma St	Honolulu	96813	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4510	293	21	13.9	65.2%	17 (5.8%)	5 (1.7%)	40 (13.7%)	72 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (33.4%)	61 (20.8%)	43.1	118^th of 204 public elementary schools	42.2%		58.4	92^nd of 207 public elementary schools	55.6%	26	44.0	47.0	40.0	$17,407	$1,825	$15,582
Pauoa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2301 Pauoa Rd	Honolulu	96813	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4500	348	25	13.9	45.7%	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (16.7%)	113 (32.5%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (24.4%)	84 (24.1%)	92.2	17^th of 204 public elementary schools	91.7%		83.2	44^th of 207 public elementary schools	78.7%	27	71.0	73.0	74.0	$17,113	$1,665	$15,448
Maemae Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	319 Wyllie St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 595-5400	667	43	15.5	22.9%	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (10.8%)	321 (48.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (11.5%)	184 (27.6%)	87.5	30^th of 204 public elementary schools	85.3%		95.9	11^th of 207 public elementary schools	94.7%	19	61.0	71.0	75.0	$15,427	$1,294	$14,133
President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Auwaiolimu St	Honolulu	96813	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 587-4480	361	27	13.3	57.1%	18 (5.0%)	3 (0.8%)	59 (16.3%)	78 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (33.8%)	81 (22.4%)	76.7	60^th of 204 public elementary schools	70.6%		88.4	30^th of 207 public elementary schools	85.5%	30	52.0	67.0	62.0	$18,745	$2,022	$16,723
Kapalama Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 North School St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3290	476	37	12.8	56.3%	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (12.2%)	291 (61.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.5%)	74 (15.5%)	70.5	75^th of 204 public elementary schools	63.2%		80.1	53^rd of 207 public elementary schools	74.4%	22	59.0	54.0	59.0	$15,866	$1,539	$14,327
Kalihi Kai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	626 McNeill St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3322	533	39	13.6	64.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.4%)	378 (70.9%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (16.5%)	38 (7.1%)	50.4	108^th of 204 public elementary schools	47.1%		62	89^th of 207 public elementary schools	57.0%	19	41.0	51.0	49.0	$17,912	$1,974	$15,938

Frequently Asked Questions about Kauluwela Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Kauluwela Elementary School?

Students at Kauluwela Elementary School are 62% Pacific Islander, 15% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% White.

What schools do graduates of Kauluwela Elementary School attend?

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

High : President William McKinley High School

How many students attend Kauluwela Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 383 students attended Kauluwela Elementary School.

What district is Kauluwela Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

Is Kauluwela Elementary School a good school?

Kauluwela Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Hawaii elementary schools.

Rate Kauluwela Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

HIHawaii Elementary School Rankings

HIHawaii District Rankings

Schools in Honolulu, HI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Kauluwela Elementary School!

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.