Kapolei Elementary School

91-1119 Kamaaha Lp
Kapolei, HI 96707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kapolei 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 33% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kapolei Elementary School's student population of 735 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
735 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kapolei 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 Kapolei Elementary School is 0.77, 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)
#128 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kapolei Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kapolei 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.
49%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kapolei 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 Kapolei 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
20%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Kapolei Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kapolei 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 Kapolei Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
5%
11%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Kapolei Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
30%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kapolei 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
26%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kapolei 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 Kapolei Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.77
This chart display the diversity score of Kapolei 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
34%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kapolei 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
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kapolei 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 Kapolei Elementary School's ranking?
Kapolei Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kapolei Elementary School often compared to?
Kapolei Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hookele Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kapolei Elementary School?
735 students attend Kapolei Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Kapolei Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kapolei Elementary School?
Kapolei Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kapolei Elementary School offer ?
Kapolei Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kapolei Elementary School part of?
Kapolei Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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