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Kapaa Elementary School

4886 Kawaihau Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 839 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kapaa Elementary School 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 37% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Kapaa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kapaa Elementary School's student population of 839 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
839 students
This chart displays total students of Kapaa Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kapaa Elementary School 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 Kapaa Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#164 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kapaa Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kapaa Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kapaa Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
28%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
30%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kapaa Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Kapaa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kapaa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kapaa Elementary School's ranking?
Kapaa Elementary School is ranked #164 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kapaa Elementary School often compared to?
Kapaa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School, Kanuikapono - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kapaa Elementary School?
839 students attend Kapaa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Kapaa Elementary School students are Two or more races, 28% of students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kapaa Elementary School?
Kapaa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kapaa Elementary School offer ?
Kapaa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kapaa Elementary School part of?
Kapaa Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

School Reviews
5   7/5/2021
One of the best schools on the island, the staff is amazing and is highly recommended.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Isaac more
3   12/27/2018
Kapa''a Elementary is severely overcrowded, the office staff is disinterested in helping families and/or is rude when asked for assistance, and school staff make decisions that impact students without involving parents/guardians.
- Posted by Parent - Concerned parent

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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