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Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

Summary:

Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is an elementary school located in Kualapuu, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 319 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kualapuu School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 13.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools of Kilohana Elementary (8.3) and Maunaloa Elementary (7.6). However, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.6% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the nearby schools of Kilohana Elementary (17.1%) and Maunaloa Elementary (7.5%). Academically, Kualapuu School's English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics proficiency rates have ranged from 36% to 43% and 44% to 48%, respectively, over the past three school years, with science proficiency rates ranging from 17.95% to 30%.

Interestingly, Kualapuu School has a significantly higher percentage of Pacific Islander students (89.03%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's spending per student in the 2018-2019 school year was $10,671, lower than the nearby schools of Kilohana Elementary ($24,576) and Maunaloa Elementary ($34,064). Kualapuu School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 96th out of 196 Hawaii elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 142nd out of 195 in 2022-2023, placing the school in the middle to lower range of Hawaii elementary schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

 260 Farrington Hwy
       Kualapuu, HI  96757

(808) 567-6900

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,671 Help


Students who attend Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter usually attend:

Middle:    Molokai Middle School
High:    Molokai High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  303

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
88.1%
Two or more races:
4.3%
White:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.8% Help


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Compare Details Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 127th 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 38.89. (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 Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (88.1%), two or more races (4.3%), White (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is 13.1, which is the 57th best among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter employs 23 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is $10,671. 174 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter 135th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter 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 Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

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Rank History for all students at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.54 142nd 194 26.8%
2007 17.98 173rd 192 9.9%
2008 34.84 109th 146 25.3%
2009 26.80 154th 191 19.4%
2010 60.64 71st 183 61.2%
2011 34.66 143rd 191 25.1%
2012 28.14 159th 195 18.5%
2013 33.10 153rd 196 21.9%
2015 33.37 134th 194 30.9%
2016 27.83 149th 195 23.6%
2017 16.24 181st 207 12.6%
2018 21.39 165th 193 14.5%
2019 27.99 149th 196 24.0%
2021 49.54 96th 196 51.0%
2022 47.45 97th 193 49.7%
2023 29.62 142nd 195 27.2%
2024 38.89 135th 207 34.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.57 116th 207 44.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.79 2nd 203 99.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.69 121st 196 38.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.57 49th 202 75.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 37 0 328 4 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1990 38 0 318 1 0 n/a n/a 1 358
1991 35 1 337 0 2 n/a n/a 0 375
1992 40 1 338 1 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1993 28 2 323 6 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1994 24 2 329 6 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1995 18 1 364 6 1 n/a n/a -1 389
1996 18 1 364 6 1 n/a n/a -1 389
1997 12 1 393 5 2 n/a n/a 4 417
1998 12 2 387 5 1 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 13 1 399 6 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 13 1 378 3 3 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 18 1 376 2 4 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 13 0 335 1 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 13 0 335 1 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 14 0 333 1 4 n/a n/a 0 352
2005 12 1 323 1 4 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 8 1 350 2 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 4 3 349 4 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2008 5 3 356 2 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2009 6 2 370 0 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2010 8 2 366 1 3 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 7 1 33 1 2 353 0 0 397
2012 6 1 31 0 1 359 0 0 398
2013 6 0 25 1 1 342 1 0 376
2014 9 1 26 3 0 311 0 0 350
2015 11 2 23 5 0 261 4 0 306
2016 11 2 25 5 0 259 4 0 306
2017 6 2 26 5 0 262 9 0 310
2018 8 2 20 5 0 279 11 0 325
2019 5 1 16 5 0 280 8 0 315
2020 7 0 13 8 0 283 16 0 327
2021 4 0 10 9 0 271 15 0 309
2022 7 0 8 12 0 304 15 0 346
2023 10 0 5 10 0 284 10 0 319
2024 10 0 6 7 0 267 13 0 303

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 Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 16.0 23.0 59.9
1990 358 17.0 21.0 51.1
1991 375 19.0 19.7 42.7
1992 382 19.0 20.1 56.5
1993 359 19.0 18.9 49
1994 362 21.0 17.2 26.8
1995 389 22.0 17.7 39.2
1996 389 22.0 17.7 39.2
1997 417 23.0 18.1 59.3
1998 407 24.0 17.0 48.2
1999 421 23.0 18.3 66.5
2000 398 24.0 16.6 70.9
2001 401 22.0 18.2 70.3
2002 351 21.0 16.7 73.8
2003 351 21.0 16.7 73.8
2004 352 22.0 16.0 76.1
2005 341 20.0 17.1 76.2
2006 363 23.0 15.8 68.3
2007 361 28.0 12.9 74
2008 367 30.0 12.2 31.6
2009 379 27.0 14.0 76
2010 380 29.0 13.1 72.4
2011 397 27.0 14.7 74.6
2012 398 30.0 13.2 77.6
2013 376 35.0 10.7 78.5
2014 350 31.0 11.2 81.1
2015 306 21.0 14.5 86.6
2016 306 24.0 12.7 85.9
2017 310 23.0 13.4 91
2018 325 25.0 13.0 83.1
2019 315 25.0 12.6 83.2
2020 327 27.0 12.1 79.5
2021 309 27.0 11.4 81.9
2022 346 31.0 11.1 87
2023 319 24.0 13.2 83.1
2024 303 23.0 13.1 84.8

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 Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 16.0 23.0 59.9
1990 358 17.0 21.0 51.1
1991 375 19.0 19.7 42.7
1992 382 19.0 20.1 56.5
1993 359 19.0 18.9 49
1994 362 21.0 17.2 26.8
1995 389 22.0 17.7 39.2
1996 389 22.0 17.7 39.2
1997 417 23.0 18.1 59.3
1998 407 24.0 17.0 48.2
1999 421 23.0 18.3 66.5
2000 398 24.0 16.6 70.9
2001 401 22.0 18.2 70.3
2002 351 21.0 16.7 73.8
2003 351 21.0 16.7 73.8
2004 352 22.0 16.0 76.1
2005 341 20.0 17.1 76.2
2006 363 23.0 15.8 68.3
2007 361 28.0 12.9 74
2008 367 30.0 12.2 31.6
2009 379 27.0 14.0 76
2010 380 29.0 13.1 72.4
2011 397 27.0 14.7 74.6
2012 398 30.0 13.2 77.6
2013 376 35.0 10.7 78.5
2014 350 31.0 11.2 81.1
2015 306 21.0 14.5 86.6
2016 306 24.0 12.7 85.9
2017 310 23.0 13.4 91
2018 325 25.0 13.0 83.1
2019 315 25.0 12.6 83.2
2020 327 27.0 12.1 79.5
2021 309 27.0 11.4 81.9
2022 346 31.0 11.1 87
2023 319 24.0 13.2 83.1
2024 303 23.0 13.1 84.8

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 Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,401 (22.5%) $8,270 (77.5%) $10,671

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 142nd of 195 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter)5647
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter)5945
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter)3830
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter)3843
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter)1536
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter)1836
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter)1035
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter)2836
 8%
All Grades Mathematics (Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter)3244
 12%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students315319
 1.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian165
 68.8%
Hispanic510
 100%
Pacific Islander280284
 1.4%
White510
 100%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.2%83.1%
 0.1%

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Students who attend Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter usually go on to attend:

Middle : Molokai Middle School
High : Molokai High School

Students at Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter are 88% Pacific Islander, 4% Two or more races, 3% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter ranks 135th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter.


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