Kapunahala Elementary School

Summary:

Kapunahala Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kaneohe, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 456 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kapunahala consistently performs well on standardized tests, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (70.97%), Mathematics (65.73%), and Science (69.35%) for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance is generally above the state averages. Kapunahala excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking highly for Asian students (23rd out of 203 schools), Pacific Islander students (14th out of 196 schools), and English Language Learner students (8th out of 198 schools) in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is an area that the school may need to address.

Kapunahala Elementary School is located in close proximity to other high-performing elementary schools, such as Kainalu Elementary, Aikahi Elementary, and Maunawili Elementary. This competitive environment may contribute to Kapunahala's drive to maintain its strong academic standing. Additionally, Kapunahala has a moderate percentage of students (47.15%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds among its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 45-828 Anoi Rd
       Kaneohe, HI  96744


(808) 233-5650

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,998 Help


Students who attend Kapunahala Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
High:    Castle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
32.9%
Two or more races:
30.0%
Hispanic:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Compare Details Kapunahala Elementary School ranks better than 88.4% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 23rd among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kapunahala Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kapunahala Elementary School is $15,998. 111 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kapunahala Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kapunahala Elementary School 24th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kapunahala Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kapunahala Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kapunahala Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.29 26th 194 86.6%
2007 73.12 37th 192 80.7%
2008 55.14 66th 146 54.8%
2009 68.33 42nd 191 78.0%
2010 65.54 55th 183 69.9%
2011 76.44 35th 191 81.7%
2012 81.16 28th 195 85.6%
2013 78.49 31st 196 84.2%
2015 69.33 58th 194 70.1%
2016 59.77 76th 195 61.0%
2017 71.59 61st 207 70.5%
2018 63.34 68th 193 64.8%
2019 54.52 85th 196 56.6%
2021 63.44 69th 196 64.8%
2022 70.86 57th 193 70.5%
2023 77.02 40th 195 79.5%
2024 89.89 24th 207 88.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kapunahala Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.79 8th 198 96.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kapunahala Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.66 43rd 207 79.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kapunahala Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.36 23rd 203 88.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Kapunahala Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.58 26th 160 83.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kapunahala Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.05 38th 165 77.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kapunahala Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.62 14th 196 92.9%
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Rank History for White students at Kapunahala Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.48 70th 202 65.3%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, June 11, 2017

Open Quote Amazing and talented teachers that work here. Now if the other parents would only get involved, these kids would be taught so much more. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kapunahala Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 74 7 335 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 425
1989 71 7 383 8 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1990 83 5 423 10 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 0 13 446 2 0 n/a n/a 76 537
1992 60 3 416 49 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1993 78 3 453 40 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1994 85 4 489 39 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 70 2 514 41 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1996 70 2 514 41 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1997 66 1 529 32 0 n/a n/a 10 638
1998 69 2 518 23 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1999 80 3 508 22 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2000 84 2 507 19 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2001 73 4 525 20 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2002 75 3 532 21 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 75 3 532 21 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 75 7 499 27 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2005 72 4 509 26 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2006 70 4 515 27 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2007 67 5 480 27 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2008 75 6 472 27 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2009 66 7 471 27 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2010 63 5 483 22 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2011 45 5 180 33 0 292 28 0 583
2012 41 5 168 58 0 257 52 0 581
2013 30 3 157 101 0 231 71 0 593
2014 24 2 129 116 0 216 97 0 584
2015 22 2 118 116 0 183 105 0 546
2016 19 0 114 113 0 181 121 0 548
2017 29 0 101 120 0 169 135 0 554
2018 18 0 90 125 0 177 151 0 561
2019 17 0 79 119 0 177 146 0 538
2020 23 0 77 118 0 181 157 0 556
2021 19 0 66 110 0 166 152 0 513
2022 11 0 62 110 0 157 139 0 479
2023 6 0 66 97 0 150 137 0 456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kapunahala Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 29.0 14.6 35.8
1989 469 29.0 16.1 34.1
1990 521 31.0 16.8 25.9
1991 537 30.0 17.9 23.6
1992 528 30.5 17.3 20.8
1993 574 31.5 18.2 17.2
1994 617 33.0 18.7 11
1995 627 32.0 19.6 8
1996 627 32.0 19.6 8
1997 638 33.5 19.0 26.8
1998 612 36.5 16.8 18.5
1999 613 36.0 17.0 25.6
2000 612 35.0 17.5 27.3
2001 622 35.5 17.5 29.6
2002 633 38.0 16.7 32.4
2003 633 38.0 16.7 32.4
2004 608 39.0 15.6 31.1
2005 611 38.5 15.9 26.8
2006 616 38.5 16.0 29.4
2007 579 38.0 15.2 32.1
2008 580 36.0 16.1 30
2009 571 33.0 17.3 31.9
2010 573 32.0 17.9 37.7
2011 583 33.0 17.6 41.3
2012 581 34.0 17.0 44.4
2013 593 34.0 17.4 46
2014 584 33.5 17.4 44.7
2015 546 34.0 16.0 43
2016 548 33.0 16.6 44.7
2017 554 34.0 16.2 38.4
2018 561 35.0 16.0 44
2019 538 36.0 14.9 44.4
2020 556 36.0 15.4 47.5
2021 513 41.0 12.5 48.1
2022 479 41.0 11.6 45.5
2023 456 37.0 12.3 47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kapunahala Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 29.0 14.6 35.8
1989 469 29.0 16.1 34.1
1990 521 31.0 16.8 25.9
1991 537 30.0 17.9 23.6
1992 528 30.5 17.3 20.8
1993 574 31.5 18.2 17.2
1994 617 33.0 18.7 11
1995 627 32.0 19.6 8
1996 627 32.0 19.6 8
1997 638 33.5 19.0 26.8
1998 612 36.5 16.8 18.5
1999 613 36.0 17.0 25.6
2000 612 35.0 17.5 27.3
2001 622 35.5 17.5 29.6
2002 633 38.0 16.7 32.4
2003 633 38.0 16.7 32.4
2004 608 39.0 15.6 31.1
2005 611 38.5 15.9 26.8
2006 616 38.5 16.0 29.4
2007 579 38.0 15.2 32.1
2008 580 36.0 16.1 30
2009 571 33.0 17.3 31.9
2010 573 32.0 17.9 37.7
2011 583 33.0 17.6 41.3
2012 581 34.0 17.0 44.4
2013 593 34.0 17.4 46
2014 584 33.5 17.4 44.7
2015 546 34.0 16.0 43
2016 548 33.0 16.6 44.7
2017 554 34.0 16.2 38.4
2018 561 35.0 16.0 44
2019 538 36.0 14.9 44.4
2020 556 36.0 15.4 47.5
2021 513 41.0 12.5 48.1
2022 479 41.0 11.6 45.5
2023 456 37.0 12.3 47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kapunahala Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,189 (7.4%) $14,809 (92.6%) $15,998

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kapunahala Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 40th of 195 Elementary schools
 22.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kapunahala Elementary School)6351
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kapunahala Elementary School)5254
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kapunahala Elementary School)6265
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kapunahala Elementary School)6361
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kapunahala Elementary School)5869
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kapunahala Elementary School)3861
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kapunahala Elementary School)5279
 27%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kapunahala Elementary School)3971
 32%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kapunahala Elementary School)5866
 8%
All Grades Mathematics (Kapunahala Elementary School)4662
 16%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students538456
 15.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian7966
 16.5%
Hispanic11997
 18.5%
Pacific Islander177150
 15.3%
White176
 64.7%
Two or More Races146137
 6.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.4%47.1%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kapunahala Elementary School

Kapunahala Elementary School ranks 24th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Kapunahala Elementary School are 33% Pacific Islander, 30% Two or more races, 21% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Kapunahala Elementary School.

Students who attend Kapunahala Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
High : Castle High School


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