At a glance
Reported students
473
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Kipapa Elementary School: 473 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
13.1:1 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
- 536
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Kipapa Elementary School
Kipapa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Mililani. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 473 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 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to 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 multiracial (38.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.5%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kipapa Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White3.8%
- Hispanic23.5%
- Black0.4%
- Asian18.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander15.2%
- Multiracial38.3%
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.
Waimea Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
474 reported students
Hahaione Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
475 reported students
Kapalama Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
477 reported students
Mountain View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Makawao Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
463 reported students