Kapalama Elementary School serves 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Kapalama Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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 8% 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kapalama Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
62%
26%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
11%
Hawaiian
10%
26%
Two or more races
17%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 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 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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