Kailua Elementary School

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kailua Elementary School, located in the heart of Kailua on the windward side of Oahu, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in grades K–5, emphasizing both academic excellence and the development of character. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that reflects the unique cultural values of Hawaii, often integrating place-based learning into its curriculum to connect students with their surrounding environment.

Beyond the classroom, Kailua Elementary is known for fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader Kailua community. The school offers a variety of programs designed to support student growth, including enrichment activities and initiatives that promote social-emotional learning. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, capable, and compassionate members of society, all while maintaining the close-knit, community-focused atmosphere that defines the town of Kailua.

309

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kailua Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	77
Black	1
Asian	21
Two or More	99
Pacific Islander	59

Two or More
99 (32.0 %)
Hispanic
77 (24.9 %)
Pacific Islander
59 (19.1 %)
White
52 (16.8 %)
Asian
21 (6.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)266-7878
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kailua Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kailua Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	136	44%
Male	173	56%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)