Kapalama Elementary School

1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kapalama Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kapalama Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
529 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kapalama Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kapalama Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#132 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kapalama Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kapalama 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 2020-21 school year data.
46%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kapalama 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kapalama Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
62%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 1990-91 school year data.
White
n/a
11%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hawaiian
10%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
17%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kapalama Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Kapalama Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kapalama Elementary School's ranking?
Kapalama Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kapalama Elementary School often compared to?
Kapalama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalihi Kai Elementary School, Kalihi Waena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kapalama Elementary School?
529 students attend Kapalama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kapalama Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kapalama Elementary School?
Kapalama Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kapalama Elementary School offer ?
Kapalama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kapalama Elementary School part of?
Kapalama Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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