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#143 of 292 schools in HI
Top 49% in state
Kipapa Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Mililani, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
95-076 Kipapa Dr, Mililani, HI 96789
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipapa Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipapa 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,822
Median home value
$871,000
Median rent
$2,298/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96789; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mililani Waena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Mililani Mauka Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Hanalani SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 583 | 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.
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
- #143 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
Kipapa Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipapa Elementary School
Kipapa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mililani, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 504 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipapa Elementary School
What grades does Kipapa Elementary School serve?
Kipapa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kipapa Elementary School?
Kipapa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipapa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipapa Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipapa Elementary School rank in HI?
Kipapa Elementary School ranks #143 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kipapa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipapa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Kipapa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipapa Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kipapa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kipapa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kipapa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kipapa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipapa Elementary School?
47.4% of students at Kipapa 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
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (808) 627-7322
- Area population (ZIP 96789)
- 54,608
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 96789; 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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