Very Good
#63 of 292 schools in HI
Top 21% in state
Kapalama Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1601 North School St, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kapalama Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kapalama Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,690
Median home value
$930,000
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalihi Waena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Linapuni Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–1 | 0.6 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Kaewai Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Kalihi Kai Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 542 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #63 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kapalama Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kapalama Elementary School
Kapalama Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kapalama Elementary School
What grades does Kapalama Elementary School serve?
Kapalama Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kapalama Elementary School?
Kapalama Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapalama Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kapalama Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kapalama Elementary School rank in HI?
Kapalama Elementary School ranks #63 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kapalama Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kapalama Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kapalama Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kapalama Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kapalama Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kapalama Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kapalama Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kapalama Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kapalama Elementary School?
57.1% of students at Kapalama Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (808) 832-3290
- Area population (ZIP 96817)
- 55,213
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96817; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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