Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter's student population of 291 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
with proper nurturing our keiki will be able to discover and grow, develop skills and confidence, and like the ‘uala, withstand adversity and thrive in an ever-changing world.
School Rankings
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is 0.21, 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
#160 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
24%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
89%
25%
Two or more races
3%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter's ranking?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is ranked #160 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter often compared to?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Kaunakakai Elementary School, Kilohana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter?
291 students attend Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter offer ?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter part of?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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