Kaunakakai Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748 · Hawaii Department of Education
#161 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#37613 of 50,301 nationally
About Kaunakakai Elementary School
Kaunakakai Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kaunakakai, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 282 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 161st of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (50th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 282.
There are 2 schools in Kaunakakai; Kaunakakai Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
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 Kaunakakai Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kaunakakai Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Kualapuu · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
291 students · 8.0 km away
Molokai High School
Hoolehua · Public high · Grades 9–12
344 students · 8.9 km away
Molokai Middle School
Hoolehua · Public middle · Grades 7–8
176 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Kilauea Elementary School
Kilauea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
283 students
Hokulani Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
Ahuimanu Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
285 students
Lanakila Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Kahala Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Royal Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaunakakai Elementary School a good school?
Kaunakakai Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 31.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #161 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 Kaunakakai Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kaunakakai Elementary School ranks #161 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #37613 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kaunakakai Elementary School?
Kaunakakai Elementary School had 282 students in 2025.
Is Kaunakakai Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kaunakakai Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kaunakakai Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Kaunakakai Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.