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Kapalama Elementary School

1601 North School St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kapalama Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Top 30% in HI
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • 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

Kapalama 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
Kapalama Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 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
Kapalama Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kapalama Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#81 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kapalama Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kapalama 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.
59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kapalama 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.
55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kapalama 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
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kapalama 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
Asian
62%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kapalama 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 Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 1990-91 school year data.
White
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kapalama Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hawaiian
11%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kapalama 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
16%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kapalama 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 Kapalama Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Kapalama 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
42%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kapalama 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
17%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kapalama 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 Kapalama Elementary School's ranking?
Kapalama Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kapalama Elementary School often compared to?
Kapalama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalihi Waena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kapalama Elementary School?
518 students attend Kapalama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kapalama Elementary School students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kapalama Elementary School?
Kapalama Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kapalama Elementary School offer ?
Kapalama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kapalama Elementary School part of?
Kapalama Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Kapalama Elementary School located?
Kapalama Elementary School is located in the Kalihi Palama neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 10 other public schools located in Kalihi Palama.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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