Enchanted Lake Elementary School

Enchanted Lake Elementary School is a close-knit K-5 school in Kailua, Hawaii, run under Hawaii Department of Education. The school enrolls 258 students in grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 438 students per school, that is 41% leaner than typical.

Enchanted Lake Elementary School is one of 296 schools operated by Hawaii Department of Education, a district that educates 167,071 students overall.

On demographics, Enchanted Lake Elementary School logs that the largest single group is multiracial at 38%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school records 22% Pacific Islander, 21% Hispanic, 14% White, 3% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Enchanted Lake Elementary School has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.3:1. That tracks the state average closely. Roughly 33% of students at Enchanted Lake Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is south of Honolulu County's rate of about 42%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Honolulu County) shows that median household income runs about $106,195, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Honolulu County's 187 public schools (combined enrollment of about 111,011 students), Enchanted Lake Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Kaelepulu Elementary School, roughly 0.7 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Enchanted Lake Elementary School has contracted 40%, going from 428 students in 2018 to 258 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 19% to 14% across the same window. Class-load math has narrowed: from 15.8:1 in 2018 to 14.3:1 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.