Summary
Kapaa Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kapaa, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 824 students. 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.
Despite being part of a highly-ranked district, Kapaa Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hawaii elementary schools, ranking between 134-168 out of 193-207 schools over the past 10 years. It has also maintained a 1-2 star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger during this time period, indicating below-average performance compared to other Hawaii elementary schools. The school's student performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with only 39.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 31.59% in math, and 29.75% in science, compared to state averages of 50%, 48%, and 48%, respectively. Additionally, Kapaa Elementary School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Interestingly, the nearby schools in the same district, such as Kalaheo Elementary, Koloa Elementary, and Hanalei Elementary, consistently outperform Kapaa Elementary in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, as well as higher statewide rankings and ratings. The high chronic absenteeism rate and high percentage of students from low-income families (ranging from 57.33% to 63.62% over the past three school years) may be contributing factors to Kapaa Elementary School's lower academic performance, and addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving student outcomes.
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