Kainalu Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kailua, Hawaii 96734 · Hawaii Department of Education
#36 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#7596 of 50,301 nationally
About Kainalu Elementary School
Kainalu 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 559 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 36th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 559.
There are 12 schools in Kailua; Kainalu Elementary School ranks 6th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
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 Kainalu Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kainalu Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kalaheo High School
Kailua · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students · 1.1 km away
Aikahi Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
485 students · 1.4 km away
Kailua Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students · 2.1 km away
Kailua Intermediate School
Kailua · Public middle · Grades 7–8
749 students · 2.4 km away
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Kailua · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students · 3.1 km away
Kailua High School
Kailua · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students · 3.1 km away
Mokapu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
805 students · 3.6 km away
Kaelepulu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
188 students · 3.6 km away
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
258 students · 3.7 km away
Maunawili Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
361 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Iroquois Point Elementary School
Ewa Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
561 students
Waikiki Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
Keonepoko Elementary School
Pahoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
565 students
Wailuku Elementary School
Wailuku · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
Honowai Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
568 students
Mauka Lani Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kainalu Elementary School a good school?
Kainalu Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #36 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 Kainalu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kainalu Elementary School ranks #36 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #7596 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kainalu Elementary School?
Kainalu Elementary School had 559 students in 2025.
Is Kainalu Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kainalu Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kainalu Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kainalu Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.