Kaala Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786 · Hawaii Department of Education
#106 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#23111 of 50,301 nationally
About Kaala Elementary School
Kaala Elementary School is a public elementary located in Wahiawa, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 381 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 106th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 381.
There are 11 schools in Wahiawa; Kaala Elementary School ranks 7th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kaala Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kaala Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Wahiawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students · 812 m away
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students · 816 m away
Wahiawa Middle School
Wahiawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
694 students · 1.9 km away
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students · 2.1 km away
Wahiawa Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 2.3 km away
Kamalani Academy
Wahiawa · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
110 students · 2.3 km away
Leilehua High School
Wahiawa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,521 students · 2.6 km away
Helemano Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 2.6 km away
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students · 3.8 km away
Iliahi Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Kohala Elementary School
Kapaau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
380 students
Kauluwela Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
Nanakuli Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
Honokaa Elementary School
Honokaa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
378 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaala Elementary School a good school?
Kaala Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 52.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #106 of 182 in Hawaii. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kaala Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kaala Elementary School ranks #106 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #23111 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kaala Elementary School?
Kaala Elementary School had 381 students in 2025.
Is Kaala Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kaala Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kaala Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaala Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.