Kapalama Elementary School vs. Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Should I attend Kapalama Elementary School or Kalihi Waena 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 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.
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.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
529 students
487 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#256 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
5
Kindergarten Students
93
49
Grade 1 Students
66
57
Grade 2 Students
82
82
Grade 3 Students
93
106
Grade 4 Students
94
96
Grade 5 Students
95
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
62%
45%
% Hispanic
11%
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
10%
40%
% Two or more races
17%
12%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
