At a glance
Reported students
844
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Kapaa Elementary School: 844 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 854
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Kapaa Elementary School
Kapaa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kapaa. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 844 students for 2024–25.
Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Hawaii median of 14:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (28.9%) and multiracial (27.1%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kapaa Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.8%
- Hispanic24.9%
- Black0.2%
- Asian9.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander28.9%
- Multiracial27.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Keaau Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
829 reported students
Waipahu Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
827 reported students
Mokapu Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
805 reported students
Kahului Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
795 reported students
Keoneula Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
900 reported students
Kealakehe Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
924 reported students
Public schools near Kapaa Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapaa High School High · Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,005 | 0.2 mi |
| Kapaa Middle School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 507 | 1.2 mi |
| Kanuikapono - PCS Other · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | KG–12 | 191 | 3.5 mi |
| King Kaumualii Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 524 | 6.9 mi |
| Namahana School Middle · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | 07–08 | — | 7.5 mi |
| Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 743 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kapaa Elementary School
What grades does Kapaa Elementary School serve?
Kapaa Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Kapaa Elementary School?
Kapaa Elementary School reported 844 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 182 Hawaii elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 854 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kapaa Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 844 students and 52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kapaa Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kapaa Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawaii Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kapaa Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kapaa Elementary School in?
Kapaa Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kapaa Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kapaa High School (0.2 mi), Kapaa Middle School (1.2 mi), Kanuikapono - PCS (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.