Kaala Elementary School

381 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kaala Elementary School, located in Wahiawa, Hawaii, serves a diverse student population in the heart of central Oahu. As a public institution within the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local military and civilian community. Its location near several major military installations means that a significant portion of its student body consists of children from military families, fostering a unique, transient, and multicultural environment that emphasizes adaptability and inclusivity.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a supportive social-emotional environment. Kaala Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and character development, often utilizing its Hawaiian setting to integrate place-based learning into its curriculum. By focusing on student-centered instruction and collaboration between staff, parents, and the local Wahiawa community, the school strives to prepare its students to be resilient, lifelong learners who are connected to both their immediate neighborhood and the broader world.

381

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaala Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	96
Black	3
Asian	66
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	154

Pacific Islander
154 (40.4%)
Hispanic
96 (25.2%)
Asian
66 (17.3%)
Two or More
56 (14.7%)
White
6 (1.6%)
Black
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)622-6366
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kaala Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kaala Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	51.2%
Male	186	48.8%

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