A+
Excellent
97/100

Kaelepulu Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 530 Keolu Dr, Kailua, HI 96734
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 97th percentile in Hawaii
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Hawaii for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Hawaii schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
195
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%97/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 8% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Hawaii schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Hawaii. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency67% (+36 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Hawaii state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%72%reading +16 pts, math +32 pts95th percentile (list)
Asian65%65%reading +19 pts, math +36 pts96th percentile (list)
Low-income50%50%reading +14 pts, math +31 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 530 Keolu Dr
City Kailua
ZIP Code 96734
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000005
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96734

Understanding the community around Kaelepulu Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $121,536
Per Capita Income $52,737
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 59.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.6%
High School or Higher 97.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,213,900
Median Rent $3,136
Owner-Occupied 62.5%
Renter-Occupied 37.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kaelepulu Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Two or More Races 32.8%
White 31.8%
Hispanic/Latino 13.9%
Asian 12.8%
Pacific Islander 8.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 195
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kaelepulu Elementary School?
Kaelepulu Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kaelepulu Elementary School?
Kaelepulu Elementary School has 195 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Kaelepulu Elementary School serve?
Kaelepulu Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kaelepulu Elementary School receive per student?
Kaelepulu Elementary School receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kaelepulu Elementary School in 96734 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,533,177
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,015
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
37.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026