Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter's student population of 346 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter 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 Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is 0.22, 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
#129 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
26%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
2%
11%
Hawaiian
88%
26%
Two or more races
4%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
8%
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 #129 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter?
346 students attend Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter has a student ration of 11:1, 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
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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