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Kapolei Elementary School

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Kapolei Elementary School ranks 34 th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

34^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 203 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Kapolei Elementary School is a public PK–5 school in Kapolei, HI, with 673 students, part of the Hawaii Department of Education.

In 2025–2026, it ranked 34th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools, placing it in the 83rd percentile with 4 stars—a strong statewide position and the top overall rank among nearby comparison schools, essentially tied with Hookele Elementary School. Proficiency is high: 71% in English Language Arts, 63% in Mathematics, and 62% in Science. The school has climbed steadily from the 56th percentile in 2015–2016 to the low 80s since 2021–2022. Locally, Kapolei Elementary School has the highest ELA proficiency, 8 percentage points above the next-highest nearby school. It is in the top tier with Hookele Elementary School and Keoneula Elementary School, while schools like Barbers Point Elementary School and Ewa Beach Elementary School rank much lower.

Subgroup effectiveness is a standout strength. English Language Learner students rank in the top 3% statewide (3rd of 116), and low-income students rank in the top 10% (20th of 202). Special Education students have improved from the 53rd percentile in 2023–2024 to the 83rd percentile in 2025–2026. Attendance is the main relative weak spot: chronic absenteeism was 24.0% in 2024–2025, better than some nearby schools but higher than Hookele Elementary School (12%), Holomua Elementary School (11%), and Mauka Lani Elementary School (13%). Resources are favorable: the lowest student-teacher ratio among nearby schools (12.9) and the highest per-student spending ($16,623 in 2018–2019). However, similar spending at Barbers Point Elementary School produces much lower outcomes, suggesting that school practices matter. Overall, Kapolei Elementary School is a high-performing, upward-trending school with exceptional subgroup support and attendance as its clearest opportunity.

673

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

44.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

91-1119 Kamaaha Lp
Kapolei, HI 96707

(808) 693-7000

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Kapolei Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kapolei Middle School
High:	Kapolei High School

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

32.7%

Two or more races:

24.7%

Asian:

20.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 56th percentile in 2016 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Hawaii elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

34^th of 203

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 27 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	86.2	34 of 203	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	84.9	36 of 204	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	79.9	54 of 207	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.3	48 of 195	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.7	46 of 193	76.2%	★★★★☆
2021	51.3	93 of 196	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.5	54 of 196	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	66.9	61 of 193	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.1	67 of 207	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.3	86 of 195	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	23.5	159 of 194	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	48.5	107 of 196	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.8	110 of 195	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.2	135 of 191	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	40.5	123 of 183	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.9	121 of 191	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.3	81 of 146	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	66.4	54 of 192	71.9%	★★★★☆
2006	50.7	91 of 194	53.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	80.2	46 of 160	71.3%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	92.7	7 of 130	94.6%	★★★★★
2025	79.9	31 of 125	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	66.8	87 of 203	57.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	98.8	3 of 116	97.4%	★★★★★
2025	96.4	7 of 123	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	29 of 198	85.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	52.6	95 of 165	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	91.3	20 of 202	90.1%	★★★★★

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	93.2	11 of 115	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	97.5	4 of 110	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	24 of 196	87.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	80.2	27 of 155	82.6%	★★★★☆
2025	62.0	61 of 153	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.9	97 of 207	53.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	80.9	34 of 173	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	89.5	19 of 171	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	76.5	56 of 202	72.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)97th percentile+14 vs school

Asian (2026)95th percentile+11 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)90th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile+7 vs school

Special Education (2026)83rd percentile~ school

White (2026)80th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2024)71st percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2024)42nd percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts71%

Mathematics63%

Science62%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				HSA Science (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kapolei Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-1119 Kamaaha Lp	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 693-7000	673	52	12.9	44.0%	18 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	126 (18.7%)	140 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	220 (32.7%)	166 (24.7%)	86.2	34^th of 203 public elementary schools	83.3%		84.9	36^th of 204 public elementary schools	82.4%	2	62.0	71.0	63.0	$16,623	$1,376	$15,247
Hookele Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-511 Kunehi St	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 305-8500	717	49	14.7	27.5%	61 (8.5%)	18 (2.5%)	182 (25.4%)	156 (21.8%)	5 (0.7%)	128 (17.9%)	167 (23.3%)	85.6	35^th of 203 public elementary schools	82.8%		75.9	62^nd of 204 public elementary schools	69.6%	27	69.0	63.0	65.0	$14,407	$1,130	$13,277
Barbers Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3001 Boxer Rd	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 673-7400	522	33	15.8	68.8%	41 (7.9%)	15 (2.9%)	121 (23.2%)	41 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	210 (40.2%)	94 (18.0%)	16.7	176^th of 203 public elementary schools	13.3%		27.1	154^th of 204 public elementary schools	24.5%	22	25.0	35.0	27.0	$16,523	$1,843	$14,680
Makakilo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	92-675 Anipeahi St	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 672-1122	454	32	14.1	47.4%	23 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (23.1%)	106 (23.3%)	1 (0.2%)	75 (16.5%)	144 (31.7%)	68.9	73^rd of 203 public elementary schools	64.0%		70.7	74^th of 204 public elementary schools	63.7%	1	44.0	63.0	59.0	$15,720	$936	$14,784
Ewa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-1280 Renton Rd	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 681-8202	1,226	66	18.5	48.7%	41 (3.3%)	15 (1.2%)	259 (21.1%)	354 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	215 (17.5%)	342 (27.9%)	51.8	104^th of 203 public elementary schools	48.8%		47.3	111^th of 204 public elementary schools	45.6%	7	43.0	47.0	52.0	$15,232	$1,351	$13,881
Mauka Lani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	92-1300 Panana St	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 672-1100	549	37	14.8	41.7%	51 (9.3%)	14 (2.6%)	162 (29.5%)	73 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (18.2%)	149 (27.1%)	65.2	82^nd of 203 public elementary schools	59.6%		60.7	92^nd of 204 public elementary schools	54.9%	10	61.0	52.0	48.0	$15,964	$1,002	$14,962
Holomua Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	91-1561 Keaunui Dr	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 685-2000	1,107	74	14.9	35.6%	76 (6.9%)	19 (1.7%)	203 (18.3%)	406 (36.7%)	1 (0.1%)	152 (13.7%)	250 (22.6%)	79.2	54^th of 203 public elementary schools	73.4%		72.5	69^th of 204 public elementary schools	66.2%	15	55.0	67.0	60.0	$16,136	$1,141	$14,995
Keoneula Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-970 Kaileolea Dr	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 689-1380	900	56	16.0	21.3%	84 (9.3%)	17 (1.9%)	174 (19.3%)	260 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (11.8%)	259 (28.8%)	82.7	42^nd of 203 public elementary schools	79.3%		88.2	29^th of 204 public elementary schools	85.8%	13	62.0	68.0	58.0	$14,110	$1,021	$13,089
Ewa Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	91-740 Papipi Rd	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 689-1271	701	46	15.2	31.4%	108 (15.4%)	21 (3.0%)	156 (22.3%)	157 (22.4%)	4 (0.6%)	92 (13.1%)	163 (23.3%)	35	142^nd of 203 public elementary schools	30.0%		50.5	107^th of 204 public elementary schools	47.5%	35	33.0	48.0	36.0	$15,312	$1,284	$14,028
Kaimiloa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	91-1028 Kaunolu St	Ewa Beach	96706	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 689-1280	677	47	14.4	55.8%	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (16.0%)	339 (50.1%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (17.3%)	107 (15.8%)	39.1	132^nd of 203 public elementary schools	35.0%		51.4	104^th of 204 public elementary schools	49.0%	28	38.0	44.0	42.0	$15,934	$1,353	$14,581

Frequently Asked Questions about Kapolei Elementary School

How many students attend Kapolei Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 673 students attended Kapolei Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Kapolei Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Kapolei Middle School
High : Kapolei High School

Is Kapolei Elementary School a good school?

Kapolei Elementary School ranks 34^th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Kapolei Elementary School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Kapolei Elementary School?

Students at Kapolei Elementary School are 33% Pacific Islander, 25% Two or more races, 21% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 3% White.

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