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Kahala Elementary School

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Kahala Elementary School ranks 24 th of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Kahala Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 311 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Kahala Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Hawaii, ranking as high as 24th out of 204 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with high proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (77% in 2024-2025) and Mathematics (68% in 2024-2025). Kahala also performs particularly well in supporting English Language Learner students, ranking 9th out of 123 Hawaii elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.0%, significantly lower than nearby schools like Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary (23.0%) and Palolo Elementary (40.0%).

Kahala Elementary's strong performance is further highlighted by its consistent high rankings and 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the years. While the school excels in supporting certain student subgroups, there may be opportunities to further address the needs of other subgroups, such as Hispanic and Pacific Islander students, to ensure equitable outcomes for all learners. Overall, Kahala Elementary School provides a quality education for the diverse community it serves, making it a standout in the local education landscape.

273

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,879

Per pupil spending ?

23.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

(808) 733-8455

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Kahala Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kaimuki Middle School
High:	Kalani High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

41.4%

Two or more races:

24.9%

Hispanic:

15.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Hawaii elementary schools

✓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 school71%

24^th of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	90.7	24 of 204	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	61 of 207	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	41 of 195	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	82.9	33 of 193	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	88.4	24 of 196	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	84.4	25 of 196	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	82.9	32 of 193	83.4%	★★★★☆
2017	86.7	35 of 207	83.1%	★★★★☆
2016	89.9	18 of 195	90.8%	★★★★★
2015	87.8	22 of 194	88.7%	★★★★☆
2013	71.1	47 of 196	76.0%	★★★★☆
2012	83.2	26 of 195	86.7%	★★★★☆
2011	90.4	15 of 191	92.1%	★★★★★
2010	95.1	3 of 183	98.4%	★★★★★
2009	95.8	3 of 191	98.4%	★★★★★
2008	97.3	2 of 146	98.6%	★★★★★
2007	96.6	1 of 192	99.5%	★★★★★
2006	92.8	9 of 194	95.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	84.2	38 of 160	76.3%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	81.5	27 of 125	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	65.7	91 of 203	55.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	95.9	9 of 123	92.7%	★★★★★
2024	76.7	67 of 198	66.2%	★★★☆☆

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
2024	0.0	183 of 196	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	46.0	93 of 153	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.6	84 of 207	59.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	85 of 171	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.4	120 of 202	40.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2025)93rd percentile+4 vs school

Asian (2025)78th percentile-10 vs school

African American (2024)76th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)50th percentile-38 vs school

Special Education (2025)39th percentile-49 vs school

Hispanic (2024)16th percentile-54 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)7th percentile-64 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%

Mathematics68%

Science67%

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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
Kahala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4559 Kilauea Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-8455	273	20	14.0	23.8%	29 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (15.4%)	113 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.7%)	68 (24.9%)	90.7	24^th of 204 public elementary schools	88.2%		77.5	61^st of 207 public elementary schools	70.5%	37	67.0	77.0	68.0	$16,879	$1,368	$15,511
Waialae Elementary - PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1045 19th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4880	495	40	12.3	25.3%	53 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (14.3%)	147 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	187 (37.8%)	70.1	76^th of 204 public elementary schools	62.7%		76	65^th of 207 public elementary schools	68.6%	11	48.0	66.0	55.0	$8,816	$1,180	$7,636
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4945 Kilauea Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4740	513	38	13.5	15.0%	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.0%)	301 (58.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	145 (28.3%)	91.1	20^th of 204 public elementary schools	90.2%		96.6	6^th of 207 public elementary schools	97.1%	14	67.0	74.0	74.0	$15,541	$1,317	$14,224
King Liholiho Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Maunaloa Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4850	424	31	13.9	25.7%	25 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.0%)	187 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	140 (33.0%)	86.8	33^rd of 204 public elementary schools	83.8%		91.5	20^th of 207 public elementary schools	90.3%	13	61.0	71.0	71.0	$15,117	$984	$14,133
Aliiolani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1240 7th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4750	231	19	12.1	45.9%	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (18.2%)	77 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (17.7%)	65 (28.1%)	74.3	66^th of 204 public elementary schools	67.6%		91.1	21^st of 207 public elementary schools	89.9%	45	39.0	72.0	82.0	$18,268	$1,902	$16,366
Aina Haina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 W Hind Dr	Honolulu	96821	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 377-2419	351	26	13.7	14.2%	39 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (11.7%)	112 (31.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.5%)	129 (36.8%)	81.8	47^th of 204 public elementary schools	77.0%		86.5	37^th of 207 public elementary schools	82.1%	10	62.0	67.0	60.0	$16,423	$1,387	$15,036
Palolo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2106 10th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4700	248	22	11.5	90.3%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.9%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	207 (83.5%)	19 (7.7%)	18.6	168^th of 204 public elementary schools	17.6%		21.5	170^th of 207 public elementary schools	17.9%	2	15.0	34.0	36.0	$19,672	$2,690	$16,982
Waikiki Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3710 Leahi Ave	Honolulu	96815	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 971-6900	553	36	15.3	21.2%	99 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.9%)	194 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.5%)	186 (33.6%)	96.7	9^th of 204 public elementary schools	95.6%		95.5	12^th of 207 public elementary schools	94.2%	3	79.0	79.0	84.0	$15,173	$1,064	$14,109
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 Kapahulu Ave	Honolulu	96815	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 971-6922	346	24	14.4	56.4%	46 (13.3%)	5 (1.4%)	64 (18.5%)	86 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (17.6%)	84 (24.3%)	44.4	116^th of 204 public elementary schools	43.1%		44.4	131^st of 207 public elementary schools	36.7%	15	43.0	46.0	44.0	$17,996	$1,647	$16,349
Hokulani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2940 Kamakini St	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4789	280	19	14.7	16.4%	24 (8.6%)	5 (1.8%)	36 (12.9%)	123 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	76 (27.1%)	96.7	7^th of 204 public elementary schools	96.6%		97.2	4^th of 207 public elementary schools	98.1%	3	85.0	79.0	77.0	$15,040	$823	$14,217

Frequently Asked Questions about Kahala Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Kahala Elementary School?

Students at Kahala Elementary School are 41% Asian, 25% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 11% White, 8% Pacific Islander.

What district is Kahala Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

How many students attend Kahala Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 273 students attended Kahala Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Kahala Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Kaimuki Middle School
High : Kalani High School

Is Kahala Elementary School a good school?

Kahala Elementary School ranks 24^th of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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