Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Tel:
(808)974-4160
- Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 87%.
Top Placements
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 9% 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 | 351 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
| Overall School Rank | #143 out of 288 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 5% | 13% |
| Hawaiian | 38% | 30% |
| Two or more races | 24% | 13% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is Waiakea High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Connections - New Century Pcs (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Connections - New Century Pcs (1.0 miles away)
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0.9 miles
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(808)974-4888 0.9 9-12 1253 - Hilo Connections - New Century Pcs Charter School
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(808)961-3664 1.0 K-12 369 - Hilo Hilo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1134 students
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Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4021 1.2 9-12 1134 - Hilo Hilo Union Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 407 students
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506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)933-0900 1.2 PK-6 407 - Hilo Hilo Intermediate School Grades: 7-8 | 484 students
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587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4955 1.3 7-8 484
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