Is Kapolei Elementary School a good school?

Kapolei Elementary School ranks 54 th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kapolei Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 749 students attended Kapolei Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kapolei Elementary School?

Students at Kapolei Elementary School are 31% Pacific Islander, 26% Two or more races, 19% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 5% White.

What schools do graduates of Kapolei Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kapolei Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kapolei Middle School High : Kapolei High School

Kapolei Elementary School

Summary:

Kapolei Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Kapolei, Hawaii, part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. The school has a diverse student population and consistently performs well on standardized tests, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Kapolei Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in student subgroup categories. The school ranks in the top quartile of Hawaii elementary schools for Pacific Islander students, English Language Learners, and African American students, indicating its ability to effectively support the needs of diverse learners. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% is lower than some nearby schools, such as Barbers Point Elementary (41.8%) and Ewa Elementary (30.1%).

Kapolei Elementary School's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its consistent ranking and rating among the top-performing schools in Hawaii. The school's 2023-2024 English Language Arts proficiency rate of 65.16% is significantly higher than the rates of Ewa Elementary (44.8%) and Barbers Point Elementary (30.32%), and its student-teacher ratio of 14.4 is lower than some nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

91-1119 Kamaaha Lp
Kapolei, HI 96707

(808) 693-7000

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,623

Students who attend Kapolei Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kapolei Middle School
High:	Kapolei High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 749

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

30.8%

Two or more races:

25.5%

Hispanic:

19.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kapolei Elementary School ranks better than 73.9% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 53^rd among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.91. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Kapolei Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kapolei Elementary School is $16,623, which is the 85^th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.

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SchoolDigger ranks Kapolei Elementary School 54^th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kapolei Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

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

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Rank History for all students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	50.70	91^st	194	53.1%
2007	66.36	54^th	192	71.9%
2008	51.32	81^st	146	44.5%
2009	44.85	121^st	191	36.6%
2010	40.45	123^rd	183	32.8%
2011	38.23	135^th	191	29.3%
2012	48.83	110^th	195	43.6%
2013	48.51	107^th	196	45.4%
2015	23.48	159^th	194	18.0%
2016	56.25	86^th	195	55.9%
2017	70.07	67^th	207	67.6%
2018	66.94	61^st	193	68.4%
2019	71.51	54^th	196	72.4%
2021	51.32	93^rd	196	52.6%
2022	74.73	46^th	193	76.2%
2023	74.35	48^th	195	75.4%
2024	79.91	54^th	207	73.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.49	29^th	198	85.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.93	97^th	207	53.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.84	87^th	203	57.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.17	46^th	160	71.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.62	95^th	165	42.4%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.14	24^th	196	87.8%

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Rank History for White students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.48	56^th	202	72.3%

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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.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kapolei Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	43	0	161	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1995	104	1	470	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	597
1996	104	1	470	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	597
1997	132	4	661	24	0	n/a	n/a	-31	790
1998	138	4	772	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	937
1999	145	5	820	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	998
2000	135	8	783	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	952
2001	146	9	846	37	5	n/a	n/a	0	1043
2002	187	19	926	56	3	n/a	n/a	0	1191
2003	187	19	926	56	3	n/a	n/a	0	1191
2004	221	25	873	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	1171
2005	222	26	901	35	3	n/a	n/a	0	1187
2006	207	24	878	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	1149
2007	195	44	836	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	1116
2008	178	34	832	37	4	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2009	156	40	790	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	1019
2010	158	35	843	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	1068
2011	99	41	355	33	4	460	63	0	1055
2012	101	36	341	78	3	434	114	0	1107
2013	89	29	323	127	3	415	162	0	1148
2014	115	37	311	178	2	399	159	0	1201
2015	96	27	257	197	1	361	175	0	1114
2016	66	17	199	194	1	276	163	0	916
2017	49	7	185	206	2	273	185	0	907
2018	37	7	165	197	1	255	202	0	864
2019	25	2	169	189	1	246	196	0	828
2020	31	3	144	173	0	239	188	0	778
2021	39	2	144	149	0	251	195	0	780
2022	36	2	144	142	2	220	189	0	735
2023	35	4	143	145	0	231	191	0	749

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 Kapolei Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	208	11.0	18.9	5.8
1995	597	25.0	23.9	4.7
1996	597	25.0	23.9	4.7
1997	790	40.0	19.8	11.4
1998	937	47.5	19.7	12.2
1999	998	51.5	19.4	25.4
2000	952	52.0	18.3	31.5
2001	1043	54.0	19.3	26.7
2002	1191	63.0	18.9	24.3
2003	1191	63.0	18.9	24.3
2004	1171	66.0	17.7	28.6
2005	1187	68.0	17.5	27.8
2006	1149	67.0	17.1	27.5
2007	1116	66.0	16.9	27.6
2008	1085	68.0	16.0	26.1
2009	1019	66.0	15.4	28.6
2010	1068	69.0	15.4	31.4
2011	1055	70.0	15.0	35.2
2012	1107	74.0	14.9	39.3
2013	1148	68.0	16.8	44.1
2014	1201	68.0	17.6	41.7
2015	1114	67.0	16.6	40.5
2016	916	52.0	17.6	41.6
2017	907	57.0	15.9	43.2
2018	864	59.0	14.6	44.3
2019	828	61.0	13.5	41.9
2020	778	54.0	14.4	42.3
2021	780	52.0	15.0	40.8
2022	735	52.0	14.1	38.1
2023	749	52.0	14.4	42.7

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 Kapolei Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	208	11.0	18.9	5.8
1995	597	25.0	23.9	4.7
1996	597	25.0	23.9	4.7
1997	790	40.0	19.8	11.4
1998	937	47.5	19.7	12.2
1999	998	51.5	19.4	25.4
2000	952	52.0	18.3	31.5
2001	1043	54.0	19.3	26.7
2002	1191	63.0	18.9	24.3
2003	1191	63.0	18.9	24.3
2004	1171	66.0	17.7	28.6
2005	1187	68.0	17.5	27.8
2006	1149	67.0	17.1	27.5
2007	1116	66.0	16.9	27.6
2008	1085	68.0	16.0	26.1
2009	1019	66.0	15.4	28.6
2010	1068	69.0	15.4	31.4
2011	1055	70.0	15.0	35.2
2012	1107	74.0	14.9	39.3
2013	1148	68.0	16.8	44.1
2014	1201	68.0	17.6	41.7
2015	1114	67.0	16.6	40.5
2016	916	52.0	17.6	41.6
2017	907	57.0	15.9	43.2
2018	864	59.0	14.6	44.3
2019	828	61.0	13.5	41.9
2020	778	54.0	14.4	42.3
2021	780	52.0	15.0	40.8
2022	735	52.0	14.1	38.1
2023	749	52.0	14.4	42.7

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 Kapolei Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,376 (8.3%)	$15,247 (91.7%)	$16,623

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kapolei Elementary School

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 54^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 48^th of 195 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kapolei Elementary School)	58	59	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kapolei Elementary School)	72	68	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kapolei Elementary School)	61	56	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kapolei Elementary School)	55	54	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kapolei Elementary School)	68	70	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kapolei Elementary School)	55	62	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
All Grades English Language Arts (Kapolei Elementary School)	63	62	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Kapolei Elementary School)	61	61

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	828	749	9.5%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	169	143	15.4%
Hispanic	189	145	23.3%
Pacific Islander	246	231	6.1%
White	25	35	40%
Two or More Races	196	191	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.9%	42.7%	0.8%

Schools Near Kapolei Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kapolei Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-1119 Kamaaha Lp	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 693-7000	749	52	14.4	42.7%	35 (4.7%)	4 (0.5%)	145 (19.4%)	143 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	231 (30.8%)	191 (25.5%)	79.9	54^th of 207 public elementary schools	73.9%		74.3	48^th of 195 public elementary schools	75.4%	6	52.5	65.2	58.4	$16,623	$1,376	$15,247
Hookele Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-511 Kunehi St	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 305-8500	791	49	16.3	26.4%	71 (9.0%)	25 (3.2%)	168 (21.2%)	164 (20.7%)	5 (0.6%)	170 (21.5%)	188 (23.8%)	82.3	46^th of 207 public elementary schools	77.8%		79.5	37^th of 195 public elementary schools	81.0%	9	57.8	65.2	61.3	$14,407	$1,130	$13,277
Barbers Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3001 Boxer Rd	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 673-7400	518	33	15.6	62.2%	44 (8.5%)	16 (3.1%)	126 (24.3%)	41 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	187 (36.1%)	103 (19.9%)	18.6	177^th of 207 public elementary schools	14.5%		15.4	174^th of 195 public elementary schools	10.8%	3	26.0	30.3	27.6	$16,523	$1,843	$14,680
Makakilo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	92-675 Anipeahi St	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 672-1122	456	30	15.2	44.1%	26 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	106 (23.2%)	111 (24.3%)	1 (0.2%)	87 (19.1%)	123 (27.0%)	74.7	69^th of 207 public elementary schools	66.7%		63.9	68^th of 195 public elementary schools	65.1%	1	50.8	58.5	59.2	$15,720	$936	$14,784
Ewa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-1280 Renton Rd	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 681-8202	1,118	64	17.4	50.8%	25 (2.2%)	11 (1.0%)	245 (21.9%)	316 (28.3%)	3 (0.3%)	220 (19.7%)	298 (26.7%)	51.4	109^th of 207 public elementary schools	47.3%		42.2	112^th of 195 public elementary schools	42.6%	3	45.6	44.8	47.1	$15,232	$1,351	$13,881
Mauka Lani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	92-1300 Panana St	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 672-1100	538	39	13.7	44.4%	44 (8.2%)	13 (2.4%)	151 (28.1%)	64 (11.9%)	1 (0.2%)	114 (21.2%)	151 (28.1%)	54.3	105^th of 207 public elementary schools	49.3%		36.8	124^th of 195 public elementary schools	36.4%	19	49.4	51.6	41.5	$15,964	$1,002	$14,962
Holomua Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	91-1561 Keaunui Dr	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 685-2000	1,095	68	16.1	33.4%	69 (6.3%)	14 (1.3%)	222 (20.3%)	403 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (11.0%)	267 (24.4%)	76.8	63^rd of 207 public elementary schools	69.6%		62.7	72^nd of 195 public elementary schools	63.1%	9	46.2	63.1	57.4	$16,136	$1,141	$14,995
Keoneula Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-970 Kaileolea Dr	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 689-1380	932	57	16.3	22.6%	106 (11.4%)	18 (1.9%)	176 (18.9%)	273 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (11.1%)	256 (27.5%)	89.2	28^th of 207 public elementary schools	86.5%		74.5	47^th of 195 public elementary schools	75.9%	19	65.4	72.2	63.8	$14,110	$1,021	$13,089
Ewa Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-740 Papipi Rd	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 689-1271	744	43	17.3	30.1%	137 (18.4%)	26 (3.5%)	155 (20.8%)	191 (25.7%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (9.4%)	163 (21.9%)	46.1	127^th of 207 public elementary schools	38.6%		47.3	100^th of 195 public elementary schools	48.7%	27	35.9	49.7	38.7	$15,312	$1,284	$14,028
Kaimiloa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	91-1028 Kaunolu St	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 689-1280	635	48	13.2	50.7%	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (13.7%)	337 (53.1%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (15.9%)	107 (16.9%)	54.4	104^th of 207 public elementary schools	49.8%		52	88^th of 195 public elementary schools	54.9%	16	49.3	47.5	46.7	$15,934	$1,353	$14,581

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