Kipapa Elementary School

Summary:

Kipapa Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mililani, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 518. 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.

Kipapa Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Hawaii elementary schools, with a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the top 36 out of 207 elementary schools in the state. The school performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 50 for Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, English Language Learner, and Special Education students. Academically, 65.98% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, 66.8% in Mathematics, and 63.22% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9% is still higher than the state's goal of 15%.

Kipapa Elementary is located in close proximity to several other high-performing elementary schools in the Mililani area, such as Mililani Ike, Mililani Mauka, and Mililani Waena, which may provide opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices. Additionally, Kipapa Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students (47.1%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may suggest the need for additional resources and support to address potential socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 95-076 Kipapa Dr
       Mililani, HI  96789


(808) 627-7322

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,333 Help


Students who attend Kipapa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mililani Middle School
High:    Mililani High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:
34.6%
Hispanic:
25.3%
Asian:
20.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Compare Details Kipapa Elementary School ranks better than 82.6% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 35th 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 86.54. (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 Kipapa Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kipapa Elementary School is $17,333, which is the 61st highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kipapa Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kipapa Elementary School 36th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kipapa Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


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 Kipapa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kipapa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.19 57th 194 70.6%
2007 72.48 40th 192 79.2%
2008 66.72 41st 146 71.9%
2009 57.87 75th 191 60.7%
2010 60.04 72nd 183 60.7%
2011 47.41 106th 191 44.5%
2012 67.86 56th 195 71.3%
2013 65.33 60th 196 69.4%
2015 64.86 64th 194 67.0%
2016 56.56 83rd 195 57.4%
2017 76.84 52nd 207 74.9%
2018 64.73 65th 193 66.3%
2019 52.54 90th 196 54.1%
2021 58.94 77th 196 60.7%
2022 55.01 80th 193 58.5%
2023 51.22 90th 195 53.8%
2024 86.54 36th 207 82.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kipapa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.50 26th 198 86.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kipapa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.14 46th 207 77.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kipapa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.83 47th 203 76.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Kipapa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.41 63rd 160 60.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kipapa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.76 49th 165 70.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kipapa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.67 46th 196 76.5%
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Rank History for White students at Kipapa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.84 66th 202 67.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Kipapa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 283 54 728 30 2 n/a n/a 0 1097
1989 264 62 809 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1166
1990 296 62 815 32 3 n/a n/a 0 1208
1991 254 36 714 58 3 n/a n/a 0 1065
1992 271 54 636 68 1 n/a n/a 0 1030
1993 251 53 644 67 0 n/a n/a -1 1014
1994 225 42 643 50 0 n/a n/a 0 960
1995 232 20 657 52 2 n/a n/a 0 963
1996 232 20 657 52 2 n/a n/a 0 963
1997 201 25 630 51 2 n/a n/a -13 896
1998 204 29 635 47 2 n/a n/a 0 917
1999 159 22 509 39 2 n/a n/a 0 731
2000 148 19 530 42 3 n/a n/a 0 742
2001 135 24 468 36 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2002 107 31 471 31 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2003 107 31 471 31 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2004 101 39 461 31 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2005 94 23 488 26 5 n/a n/a 0 636
2006 117 17 462 29 7 n/a n/a 0 632
2007 111 19 480 26 3 n/a n/a 0 639
2008 112 21 478 26 7 n/a n/a 0 644
2009 104 25 485 23 8 n/a n/a 0 645
2010 106 20 503 24 6 n/a n/a 0 659
2011 63 24 239 49 6 241 46 0 668
2012 44 16 211 96 5 212 82 0 666
2013 33 14 184 120 3 196 108 0 658
2014 30 11 156 139 1 154 146 0 637
2015 32 5 143 147 1 138 148 0 614
2016 31 3 112 169 1 115 168 0 599
2017 25 4 96 186 0 105 180 0 596
2018 18 9 117 178 0 110 173 0 605
2019 21 6 102 178 0 111 169 0 587
2020 17 6 108 156 0 109 183 0 579
2021 15 6 109 150 0 89 205 0 574
2022 19 4 114 133 0 82 188 0 540
2023 21 3 105 131 0 79 179 0 518

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 Kipapa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1097 53.0 20.6 12
1989 1166 50.0 23.3 15.5
1990 1208 53.0 22.7 15.2
1991 1065 53.0 20.0 14.1
1992 1030 54.0 19.0 16
1993 1014 53.0 19.1 13.2
1994 960 54.0 17.8 12.6
1995 963 52.0 18.5 15.6
1996 963 52.0 18.5 15.6
1997 896 48.0 18.7 31.6
1998 917 44.0 20.8 30.4
1999 731 40.0 18.3 38.7
2000 742 40.0 18.6 40.6
2001 665 37.0 18.0 44.1
2002 641 37.0 17.3 48.2
2003 641 37.0 17.3 48.2
2004 634 38.0 16.7 45.3
2005 636 38.0 16.7 43.4
2006 632 41.0 15.4 40.3
2007 639 41.0 15.6 40.2
2008 644 45.0 14.3 39.3
2009 645 43.0 15.0 42.9
2010 659 43.0 15.3 46.4
2011 668 45.0 14.8 50.4
2012 666 46.0 14.4 51.8
2013 658 48.0 13.7 56.2
2014 637 43.0 14.8 52.7
2015 614 41.0 14.9 52.4
2016 599 41.0 14.6 51.4
2017 596 41.0 14.5 47.7
2018 605 41.0 14.7 50.7
2019 587 40.0 14.6 51.4
2020 579 41.0 14.1 51.3
2021 574 40.0 14.3 51.9
2022 540 40.0 13.5 48.7
2023 518 34.0 15.2 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 Kipapa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1097 53.0 20.6 12
1989 1166 50.0 23.3 15.5
1990 1208 53.0 22.7 15.2
1991 1065 53.0 20.0 14.1
1992 1030 54.0 19.0 16
1993 1014 53.0 19.1 13.2
1994 960 54.0 17.8 12.6
1995 963 52.0 18.5 15.6
1996 963 52.0 18.5 15.6
1997 896 48.0 18.7 31.6
1998 917 44.0 20.8 30.4
1999 731 40.0 18.3 38.7
2000 742 40.0 18.6 40.6
2001 665 37.0 18.0 44.1
2002 641 37.0 17.3 48.2
2003 641 37.0 17.3 48.2
2004 634 38.0 16.7 45.3
2005 636 38.0 16.7 43.4
2006 632 41.0 15.4 40.3
2007 639 41.0 15.6 40.2
2008 644 45.0 14.3 39.3
2009 645 43.0 15.0 42.9
2010 659 43.0 15.3 46.4
2011 668 45.0 14.8 50.4
2012 666 46.0 14.4 51.8
2013 658 48.0 13.7 56.2
2014 637 43.0 14.8 52.7
2015 614 41.0 14.9 52.4
2016 599 41.0 14.6 51.4
2017 596 41.0 14.5 47.7
2018 605 41.0 14.7 50.7
2019 587 40.0 14.6 51.4
2020 579 41.0 14.1 51.3
2021 574 40.0 14.3 51.9
2022 540 40.0 13.5 48.7
2023 518 34.0 15.2 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kipapa Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,364 (7.9%) $15,969 (92.1%) $17,333

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kipapa Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 90th of 195 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kipapa Elementary School)5139
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kipapa Elementary School)4937
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kipapa Elementary School)4455
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kipapa Elementary School)4864
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kipapa Elementary School)6565
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kipapa Elementary School)5341
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Kipapa Elementary School)5453
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Kipapa Elementary School)5047
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students587518
 11.8%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian102105
 2.9%
Hispanic178131
 26.4%
Pacific Islander11179
 28.8%
White2121
Two or More Races169179
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%47.1%
 4.3%


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Students at Kipapa Elementary School are 35% Two or more races, 25% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 15% Pacific Islander, 4% White.

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

Middle : Mililani Middle School
High : Mililani High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Kipapa Elementary School.

Kipapa Elementary School ranks 36th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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