Kahakai Elementary School

Set in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Kahakai Elementary School is an average-sized elementary campus, run under Hawaii Department of Education. It teaches 507 students across grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 296 schools in Hawaii Department of Education (167,071 students total), Kahakai Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Kahakai Elementary School lists that the most-represented group is Pacific Islander (34%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 23% Hispanic, 18% multiracial, 13% Asian, 12% White.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Kahakai Elementary School has 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.5:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 56% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Hawaii County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $78,639 per year, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Kahakai Elementary School is one of 55 public schools in Hawaii County (combined enrollment of about 27,129 students).

Innovations - PCS is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.2 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Kahakai Elementary School's enrollment has fell 31% since 2018, when it stood at 735 (now 507). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 17.5:1 in 2018 to 14.5:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.