Kaelepulu Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kailua, Hawaii 96734 · Hawaii Department of Education
#2 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#1268 of 50,301 nationally
About Kaelepulu Elementary School
Kaelepulu Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kailua, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 188 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 2nd of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 188.
There are 12 schools in Kailua; Kaelepulu Elementary School ranks 1st of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Kaelepulu Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kaelepulu Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kailua High School
Kailua · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students · 688 m away
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
258 students · 1.1 km away
Maunawili Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
361 students · 1.1 km away
Keolu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
125 students · 1.3 km away
Kailua Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students · 1.5 km away
Kailua Intermediate School
Kailua · Public middle · Grades 7–8
749 students · 1.6 km away
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Kailua · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students · 2.2 km away
Kalaheo High School
Kailua · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students · 3.4 km away
Kainalu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
559 students · 3.6 km away
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Waimanalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
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183 students
Hanalei Elementary School
Hanalei · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
183 students
Kalihi Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
Haleiwa Elementary School
Haleiwa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
196 students
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
177 students
Mokulele Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
210 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaelepulu Elementary School a good school?
Kaelepulu Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 88.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2 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 Kaelepulu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kaelepulu Elementary School ranks #2 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #1268 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kaelepulu Elementary School?
Kaelepulu Elementary School had 188 students in 2025.
Is Kaelepulu Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kaelepulu Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kaelepulu Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kaelepulu Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.