Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kekaha Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kekaha Elementary School's student population of 347 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Kekaha Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kekaha Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#178 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
24%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
39%
25%
Two or more races
21%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawaii Department Of Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kekaha Elementary School's ranking?
Kekaha Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kekaha Elementary School often compared to?
Kekaha Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kekaha Elementary School?
347 students attend Kekaha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kekaha Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kekaha Elementary School?
Kekaha Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kekaha Elementary School offer ?
Kekaha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kekaha Elementary School part of?
Kekaha Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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