Kapolei Elementary School
Kapolei Elementary School serves 864 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Kapolei Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Kapolei Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kapolei Elementary School's student population of 864 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 864 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kapolei Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kapolei Elementary School is 0.77, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #76 out of 289 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 19% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 14% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 4% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 30% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 23% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.79 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kapolei Elementary School is Kapolei High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kapolei Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kapolei Kapolei High School Math: 20% | Reading: 54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,035 students10
0.4 miles
91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200 0.4 9-12 2,035 - Kapolei Kapolei Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 53%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,521 student10
0.5 miles
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025 0.5 6-8 1,521 - Kapolei Hookele Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 738 students10
0.7 miles
91-511 Kunehi St
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 687-9465 0.7 PK-5 738 - Waipahu Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs Charter School
Math: 44% | Reading: 68%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-12 | 1,111 student10
1.0 miles
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444 1 K-12 1,111 - Kapolei Barbers Point Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 532 students10
1.5 miles
3001 Boxer Rd
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 673-7400 1.5 PK-5 532
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