Kalihi Waena Elementary School vs. Kapalama Elementary School
Should I attend Kalihi Waena Elementary School or Kapalama Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kalihi Waena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kapalama 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 37% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
487 students
529 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#132 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
6
Kindergarten Students
49
93
Grade 1 Students
57
66
Grade 2 Students
82
82
Grade 3 Students
106
93
Grade 4 Students
96
94
Grade 5 Students
92
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
45%
62%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
40%
10%
% Two or more races
12%
17%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
