Serving 397 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
26%
Hispanic
27%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
40%
26%
Two or more races
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #279 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School?
397 students attend Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher 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
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
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