Kilauea Elementary School, also known as Kilauea School, on Kolo Rd. in Kilauea, Hawaii, on Kauai, is a public elementary school operated by the Hawaii Department of Education. It occupies a historic school building that was founded in 1882 and known as an "English School".
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kilauea Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Kilauea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
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Kilauea Elementary School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
We Light the Way (S H I N E)
Kilauea Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kilauea Elementary School is 0.78, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
24%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
31%
11%
Hawaiian
15%
25%
Two or more races
25%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Kilauea Elementary School's ranking?
Kilauea Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kilauea Elementary School often compared to?
Kilauea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanalei Elementary School, Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kilauea Elementary School?
291 students attend Kilauea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Kilauea Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Hawaiian, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kilauea Elementary School?
Kilauea Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kilauea Elementary School offer ?
Kilauea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kilauea Elementary School part of?
Kilauea Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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