KAINALU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kainalu Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Kailua, HI with about 445 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Kainalu Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kainalu Elementary School is a public school located in the beachside community of Kailua on the windward coast of Oahu, Hawaii. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its focus on cultivating a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education and emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates academic rigor with character development, often leveraging its proximity to the natural beauty of Kailua to enhance student engagement and local environmental awareness.

The school is known for fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families, creating a tight-knit campus culture that encourages active parent involvement. In addition to core academic subjects, Kainalu Elementary typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students grow socially and emotionally. By prioritizing both educational achievement and the development of responsible, empathetic citizens, the school remains a staple of the local Kailua educational landscape.

For more information, contact Kainalu Elementary School at (808) 266-7835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
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KAINALU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Kailua, HI with about 445 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Hawaii

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
445
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 445 students

White
43.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
18.2%
Two or more races
15.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.0%
Asian
8.3%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.