Kahala Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 · Hawaii Department of Education
#22 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#5186 of 50,301 nationally
About Kahala Elementary School
Kahala Elementary School is a public elementary located in Honolulu, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 273 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 22nd of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 273.
There are 74 schools in Honolulu; Kahala Elementary School ranks 14th of 71 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
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 Kahala Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kahala Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waialae Elementary - PCS
Honolulu · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 864 m away
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students · 952 m away
Kalani High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,455 students · 1.3 km away
Kaimuki Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,019 students · 1.4 km away
King Liholiho Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 2.4 km away
Aliiolani Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students · 2.6 km away
Aina Haina Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 2.9 km away
William P Jarrett Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students · 3.0 km away
Palolo Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students · 3.0 km away
Waikiki Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students · 3.1 km away
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280 students
Aiea Elementary School
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265 students
Kaunakakai Elementary School
Kaunakakai · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Kilauea Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kahala Elementary School a good school?
Kahala Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 79.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #22 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 Kahala Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kahala Elementary School ranks #22 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #5186 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kahala Elementary School?
Kahala Elementary School had 273 students in 2025.
Is Kahala Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kahala Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kahala Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kahala Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.