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#32 of 292 schools in HI

Top 11% in state

Kapolei Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kapolei, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

91-1119 Kamaaha Lp, Kapolei, HI 96707

  • Math 59% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism46.6%

Students at Kapolei Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
62%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kapolei 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$121,409

Median home value

$772,400

Median rent

$2,551/mo

College educated

33.8%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hookele Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–50.7 mi767Compare →
Island Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–121.0 mi562Compare →
Barbers Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–51.4 mi541Compare →
American Renaissance AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privateK–121.5 mi84Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#32 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

Kapolei Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kapolei Elementary School

Kapolei Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kapolei, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 686 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #32 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 Kapolei Elementary School

What grades does Kapolei Elementary School serve?

Kapolei Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kapolei Elementary School?

Kapolei Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapolei Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kapolei Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kapolei Elementary School rank in HI?

Kapolei Elementary School ranks #32 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Kapolei Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kapolei Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Kapolei Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kapolei Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kapolei Elementary School a charter school?

No, Kapolei Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kapolei Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kapolei Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kapolei Elementary School?

43.0% of students at Kapolei 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
686
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.6%
Area population (ZIP 96707)
49,316
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
35.2
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 96707; 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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