Kapaa Elementary School
Tel:
(808)821-4424
- Kapaa Elementary School serves 936 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 87%.
Top Placements
Kapaa Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kapaa Elementary School's student population of 936 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 936 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kapaa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kapaa Elementary School is 0.78, 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 | #214 out of 288 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 14% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 10% | 13% |
| Hawaiian | 30% | 30% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 13% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 Kapaa Elementary School is Kapaa High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kapaa Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kapaa Middle School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kapaa Kapaa High School Grades: 9-12 | 1041 students
0.1 miles
4695 Mailihuna Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808)821-4400 0.1 9-12 1041 - Kapaa Kapaa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 638 students
1.2 miles
4867 Olohena Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808)821-4460 1.2 6-8 638 - Anahola Kanuikapono Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 186 students
3.5 miles
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808)822-9032 3.5 K-12 186 - Lihue King Kaumualii Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 616 students
7.0 miles
4381 Hanamaulu Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808)241-3150 7.0 PK-5 616 - Lihue Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 804 students
8.5 miles
4319 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808)274-3150 8.5 PK-5 804
School Reviews
| 3 Kapa''a Elementary is severely overcrowded, the office staff is disinterested in helping families and/or is rude when asked for assistance, and school staff make decisions that impact students without involving parents/guardians. - Posted by Parent - Concerned parent |
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