Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School

966 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chiefess Kapiolani 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 13% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
375 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chiefess Kapiolani 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 Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#282 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
White
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
38%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
24%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School's ranking?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School often compared to?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School?
375 students attend Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School offer ?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School part of?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 21, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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