I moved my son from a nearby school and he is VERY happy at Kainalu. When picking him up at the beginning of the year, he had a skip in his step, and he kept thanking me over and over for sending him to Kainalu. He likes his teacher and pretty much everything. And he just loves his PLAYTIME in the
... Read more afterschool program. I feel so relaxed when I pick him up. I feel that happiness in school is so important, and it has to be real and spontaneous. Kainalu has that, and more. My son can be a challenge on occation and could use extra help in reading, but he's coming along. Kainalu is a happy place, just as an elementary school should be. The principal and vice principal are in the weave of the fabric. Who needs the directives of the BOE ? 5 stars! He still loves it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/05/09
I am very pleased with the staff and teachers at Kainalu. The Principal and Vice Principal show their love for the kids, many times when i used to drop off my daughter the Vice Principal Mr.Graham would be out in the front of the school greeting all the kids dropped off by car or bus. He was warm and
... Read more funny and knew most of the kids by name. Ms. Sunabe was always warm and friendly as well as the administration staff. The teachers my daughter has had would keep me informed of her strengths and weaknesses and always asked how they can help her more as far as working together (we had to make adjustments in Kindergarten with her). The school sends her home every night except Friday with homework and on Thursdays she brings home a folder with flyers regarding information of whats going on at Kainalu. Overall it's Excellent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
My daughter attended Kainalu from Kindergarden through 6th grade and every teacher was a gem! The office staff are great and I could not have found a better school public OR private. The feeling of family continues to this day. We still visit Kainalu, even though my daughter is in 9th grade now.
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Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
The academic program at this school is awesome. The third grade teachers are especially strong in both teaching and very nurturing.overall the teachers all seem to care and go the extra mile to help the students. I especially like the schoolwide R.Log and they also have good test results on the HSA.As
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
I love what Kainalu elementary has shown my 5th grader. We are so blessed to be apart of a school that shows so much interest in their student ohana. Walk through the halls and feel the aloha. The teachers, EA's, administration and cafetorial staff are absolutely wonderful. What a gem we have stumbled
... Read more upon. We count ourselves lucky when it comes to the education of our child @ Kainalu. The AGT program is so in tact, so productive, and we as parents are thrilled to have our child here! One visit will have you hooked. Check it out for yourselves! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/07
We moved here from Southern California in a community where the public schools are excellent. I used this website to target the community we wanted to send our 3 kids to school. Kainalu has an awesome PTA, Principal and a fabulous afterschool program with lots of fun, innovative choices for the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 09/05/07
The 4th grade teachers showed no communication with the parents, they showed no support to our kids.. I would not recommend this school.....
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Posted by a parent on 07/28/07
Kainalu is a Gem! Simply stated. You have to be here and be a part of Kainalu to see for yourself! I've been here for 5 years and I remain very impressed!
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Posted by a parent on 10/13/06
Kainalu has been a part of our lives for the last 5 years. I love the super friendly atmosphere, and cheerfulness of staff members. It helps to make it easy to be around the school. I feel truly blessed to be a part of the wonderful spirit of Aloha that is Kainalu! The teachers my 4th grader has had
... Read more thus far have been instrumental in the growing process of learning for him. I know its a testament to not only parenting, but to the nutruring nature of his teachers. Anyone who comes here can see how lucky the parents of Kainalu are to be a here. The AGT, Student Council, Chorus, Hula, PTA, and KidBiz300 programs make Kainalu special. If only Kainalu went up to 12th grade. I never want to leave. My 4th grader has made lifetimes friends here. We are forever fans of Kainalu..Go Dolphins! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
Kainalu has a good group of teachers. The staff in the front office is welcoming and knowledgable. Priniciple and VP really have a love for the school and the students. The parent participation is low but the ones involved work very very hard for both the student and staff to make Kainalu great.
... Read more Wonderful afterschool programs, all unique and inviting. PTA is outstanding. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Hawaii used the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Hawaii. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
Student enrollment:
588
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
50
Number of classrooms:
35
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Kailua schools — Kainalu Elementary School is located at 165 Kaiholu St, Kailua HI 96734. 165 Kaiholu St is in the 96734 ZIP code in Kailua, HI The school district for Kainalu Elementary School is the Windward Oahu School District. Kainalu Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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