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Kapaa Elementary School vs. Kanuikapono - Pcs

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School Overview

School
Kapaa Elementary School
4886 Kawaihau Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Kanuikapono - Pcs
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Kapaa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 824 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kapaa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kanuikapono - Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-12
Total Students
824 students
202 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kapaa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kanuikapono - Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kapaa Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kanuikapono - Pcs.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kapaa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kanuikapono - Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kapaa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kanuikapono - Pcs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#164 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
#272 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kapaa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kanuikapono - Pcs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in HI)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kapaa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanuikapono - Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kapaa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanuikapono - Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kapaa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanuikapono - Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥50%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kanuikapono - Pcs with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kapaa Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kanuikapono - Pcs by grade.
Pre-K Students
9
-
Kindergarten Students
129
19
Grade 1 Students
134
19
Grade 2 Students
130
21
Grade 3 Students
138
17
Grade 4 Students
158
23
Grade 5 Students
126
18
Grade 6 Students
-
22
Grade 7 Students
-
22
Grade 8 Students
-
21
Grade 9 Students
-
7
Grade 10 Students
-
5
Grade 11 Students
-
2
Grade 12 Students
-
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kapaa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kapaa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kapaa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kapaa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
9%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kapaa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
29%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kapaa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
30%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kapaa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.77
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kapaa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kanuikapono - Pcs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kapaa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kanuikapono - Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kapaa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kanuikapono - Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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