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#204 of 292 schools in HI
Kahakai Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kailua-kona, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr, Kailua-kona, HI 96740
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kahakai Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kahakai Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,091
Median home value
$730,600
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovations - PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 240 | Compare → |
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| Holualoa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Kealakehe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 900 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #204 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kahakai Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kahakai Elementary School
Kahakai Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kailua-kona, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kahakai Elementary School
What grades does Kahakai Elementary School serve?
Kahakai Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kahakai Elementary School?
Kahakai Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kahakai Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kahakai Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kahakai Elementary School rank in HI?
Kahakai Elementary School ranks #204 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kahakai Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kahakai Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kahakai Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kahakai Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kahakai Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kahakai Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kahakai Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kahakai Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kahakai Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Kahakai Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hawaii County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.2%
- Phone
- (808) 327-4313
- Area population (ZIP 96740)
- 40,805
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96740; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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