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Kahala Elementary School

4559 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96816

Top 10% School in Hawaii

Ranked 16 of 115 in Hawaii

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About Kahala Elementary School

Kahala Elementary School is located at 4559 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, in the Kahala area of O?ahu. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 311 students, with a student–teacher ratio of around 14:1. About 62% of students are proficient in math, and around 72% are proficient in reading. The student body is roughly 54% male and 46% female. The atmosphere at Kahala Elementary School appears to be warm and supportive, particularly in terms of academics. The staff and families play a crucial role as the foundations of this respectful and inclusive learning community. If you live in Kahala, you can expect properties to cost between $1,200,000 and $2,500,000 or more. People say that this area is one of the best places to live in Honolulu. Parents often say that teachers are caring and easy to talk to, and kids get good academic help in a lively setting. Kahala Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in Hawaii because its students do well on tests and their families are dedicated to the school.

Kahala Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4559 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96816

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Phone

(808) 733-8455

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 72% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
311
Total Students
$73843
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 16 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kahala Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.97%
Asian 44.05%
Hispanic 13.5%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 24.12%
Native Am. 0%
White
9.97%
Asian
44.05%
Hispanic
13.5%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
24.12%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 311
45.98%
143 Female
54.02%
168 Male

Student Population

311 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

311 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Kahala Elementary School held its “Finds & Grindz” fundraising event in July 2025. The gathering featured food, shopping, and music for families and community members. Funds raised will support school programs and activities.

FAQ

Q1. What does Kahala do to help students learn how temperature changes the flexibility of materials?

Ans. Students see how things like rubber bands or clay feel and move when they are warmed or cooled. They pay attention to how flexible they are.

Q2. How does the school help students learn how to find structural elements in poetry?

Ans. Teachers point out lines, stanzas, and repeating patterns in poems to help students understand how they are put together.

Q3. What routines help students when they use quiet-choice boards?

Ans. Students choose an approved activity, set up the materials correctly, and clean up the area before picking a new one.

Q4. How does Kahala start teaching about erosion on slopes?

Ans. Students look at models that show how water runoff moves soil down a slope, which helps them learn about earth science.

Q5: How does the school help students learn the rules for using technology in a respectful way in the classroom?

Ans. Students learn what is expected of them, like staying on the right sites, being careful with devices, and asking before leaving.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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