Kapolei Elementary School

Summary:

Kapolei Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Kapolei, Hawaii, part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. The school has a diverse student population and consistently performs well on standardized tests, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Kapolei Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in student subgroup categories. The school ranks in the top quartile of Hawaii elementary schools for Pacific Islander students, English Language Learners, and African American students, indicating its ability to effectively support the needs of diverse learners. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% is lower than some nearby schools, such as Barbers Point Elementary (41.8%) and Ewa Elementary (30.1%).

Kapolei Elementary School's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its consistent ranking and rating among the top-performing schools in Hawaii. The school's 2023-2024 English Language Arts proficiency rate of 65.16% is significantly higher than the rates of Ewa Elementary (44.8%) and Barbers Point Elementary (30.32%), and its student-teacher ratio of 14.4 is lower than some nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 91-1119 Kamaaha Lp
       Kapolei, HI  96707


(808) 693-7000

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,623 Help


Students who attend Kapolei Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kapolei Middle School
High:    Kapolei High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  749

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
30.8%
Two or more races:
25.5%
Hispanic:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kapolei Elementary School ranks better than 73.9% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 53rd 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 79.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Kapolei Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kapolei Elementary School is $16,623, which is the 85th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kapolei Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kapolei Elementary School 54th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kapolei Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Kapolei Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.70 91st 194 53.1%
2007 66.36 54th 192 71.9%
2008 51.32 81st 146 44.5%
2009 44.85 121st 191 36.6%
2010 40.45 123rd 183 32.8%
2011 38.23 135th 191 29.3%
2012 48.83 110th 195 43.6%
2013 48.51 107th 196 45.4%
2015 23.48 159th 194 18.0%
2016 56.25 86th 195 55.9%
2017 70.07 67th 207 67.6%
2018 66.94 61st 193 68.4%
2019 71.51 54th 196 72.4%
2021 51.32 93rd 196 52.6%
2022 74.73 46th 193 76.2%
2023 74.35 48th 195 75.4%
2024 79.91 54th 207 73.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.49 29th 198 85.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.93 97th 207 53.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.84 87th 203 57.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.17 46th 160 71.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.62 95th 165 42.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.14 24th 196 87.8%
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Rank History for White students at Kapolei Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.48 56th 202 72.3%
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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 Kapolei Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 43 0 161 4 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1995 104 1 470 20 2 n/a n/a 0 597
1996 104 1 470 20 2 n/a n/a 0 597
1997 132 4 661 24 0 n/a n/a -31 790
1998 138 4 772 22 1 n/a n/a 0 937
1999 145 5 820 27 1 n/a n/a 0 998
2000 135 8 783 24 2 n/a n/a 0 952
2001 146 9 846 37 5 n/a n/a 0 1043
2002 187 19 926 56 3 n/a n/a 0 1191
2003 187 19 926 56 3 n/a n/a 0 1191
2004 221 25 873 50 2 n/a n/a 0 1171
2005 222 26 901 35 3 n/a n/a 0 1187
2006 207 24 878 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1149
2007 195 44 836 39 2 n/a n/a 0 1116
2008 178 34 832 37 4 n/a n/a 0 1085
2009 156 40 790 30 3 n/a n/a 0 1019
2010 158 35 843 28 4 n/a n/a 0 1068
2011 99 41 355 33 4 460 63 0 1055
2012 101 36 341 78 3 434 114 0 1107
2013 89 29 323 127 3 415 162 0 1148
2014 115 37 311 178 2 399 159 0 1201
2015 96 27 257 197 1 361 175 0 1114
2016 66 17 199 194 1 276 163 0 916
2017 49 7 185 206 2 273 185 0 907
2018 37 7 165 197 1 255 202 0 864
2019 25 2 169 189 1 246 196 0 828
2020 31 3 144 173 0 239 188 0 778
2021 39 2 144 149 0 251 195 0 780
2022 36 2 144 142 2 220 189 0 735
2023 35 4 143 145 0 231 191 0 749

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 Kapolei Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 208 11.0 18.9 5.8
1995 597 25.0 23.9 4.7
1996 597 25.0 23.9 4.7
1997 790 40.0 19.8 11.4
1998 937 47.5 19.7 12.2
1999 998 51.5 19.4 25.4
2000 952 52.0 18.3 31.5
2001 1043 54.0 19.3 26.7
2002 1191 63.0 18.9 24.3
2003 1191 63.0 18.9 24.3
2004 1171 66.0 17.7 28.6
2005 1187 68.0 17.5 27.8
2006 1149 67.0 17.1 27.5
2007 1116 66.0 16.9 27.6
2008 1085 68.0 16.0 26.1
2009 1019 66.0 15.4 28.6
2010 1068 69.0 15.4 31.4
2011 1055 70.0 15.0 35.2
2012 1107 74.0 14.9 39.3
2013 1148 68.0 16.8 44.1
2014 1201 68.0 17.6 41.7
2015 1114 67.0 16.6 40.5
2016 916 52.0 17.6 41.6
2017 907 57.0 15.9 43.2
2018 864 59.0 14.6 44.3
2019 828 61.0 13.5 41.9
2020 778 54.0 14.4 42.3
2021 780 52.0 15.0 40.8
2022 735 52.0 14.1 38.1
2023 749 52.0 14.4 42.7

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 Kapolei Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 208 11.0 18.9 5.8
1995 597 25.0 23.9 4.7
1996 597 25.0 23.9 4.7
1997 790 40.0 19.8 11.4
1998 937 47.5 19.7 12.2
1999 998 51.5 19.4 25.4
2000 952 52.0 18.3 31.5
2001 1043 54.0 19.3 26.7
2002 1191 63.0 18.9 24.3
2003 1191 63.0 18.9 24.3
2004 1171 66.0 17.7 28.6
2005 1187 68.0 17.5 27.8
2006 1149 67.0 17.1 27.5
2007 1116 66.0 16.9 27.6
2008 1085 68.0 16.0 26.1
2009 1019 66.0 15.4 28.6
2010 1068 69.0 15.4 31.4
2011 1055 70.0 15.0 35.2
2012 1107 74.0 14.9 39.3
2013 1148 68.0 16.8 44.1
2014 1201 68.0 17.6 41.7
2015 1114 67.0 16.6 40.5
2016 916 52.0 17.6 41.6
2017 907 57.0 15.9 43.2
2018 864 59.0 14.6 44.3
2019 828 61.0 13.5 41.9
2020 778 54.0 14.4 42.3
2021 780 52.0 15.0 40.8
2022 735 52.0 14.1 38.1
2023 749 52.0 14.4 42.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kapolei Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,376 (8.3%) $15,247 (91.7%) $16,623

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kapolei Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 48th of 195 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kapolei Elementary School)5859
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kapolei Elementary School)7268
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kapolei Elementary School)6156
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kapolei Elementary School)5554
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kapolei Elementary School)6870
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kapolei Elementary School)5562
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Kapolei Elementary School)6362
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Kapolei Elementary School)6161

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students828749
 9.5%
African American24
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian169143
 15.4%
Hispanic189145
 23.3%
Pacific Islander246231
 6.1%
White2535
 40%
Two or More Races196191
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.9%42.7%
 0.8%


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Students at Kapolei Elementary School are 31% Pacific Islander, 26% Two or more races, 19% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 5% White.

Kapolei Elementary School ranks 54th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Kapolei Middle School
High : Kapolei High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 749 students attended Kapolei Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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