Kapalama Elementary School vs. Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Should you attend Kapalama Elementary School or Kalihi Waena Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kapalama Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Kalihi Waena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kapalama Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kalihi Waena Elementary School 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 33% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
510 students
453 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#210 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
6
Kindergarten Students
86
42
Grade 1 Students
90
49
Grade 2 Students
91
82
Grade 3 Students
66
72
Grade 4 Students
75
87
Grade 5 Students
93
115
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
61%
43%
% Hispanic
11%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
11%
42%
% Two or more races
16%
11%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
11%
