Mokapu Elementary School

805 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mokapu Elementary School is a distinctive public school located directly within the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (KMCAS) in Kailua. Because of its unique geographic position, the school serves a student body composed almost entirely of children from military families. This setting fosters a tight-knit, resilient community that is deeply accustomed to the transient nature of military life, allowing the staff to specialize in supporting students through the unique challenges of deployments, frequent relocations, and the transition between different educational systems.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a stable and nurturing environment that celebrates the specific experiences of military-connected children. By aligning its culture with the values of the surrounding Marine Corps community, Mokapu Elementary emphasizes character development and academic achievement while utilizing its location to integrate unique learning opportunities. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, it strives to maintain high academic standards while serving as a consistent pillar of support for families living on base.

805

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mokapu Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	277
Black	36
Asian	22
Two or More	89
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	15

White
361 (44.8%)
Hispanic
277 (34.4%)
Two or More
89 (11.1%)
Black
36 (4.5%)
Asian
22 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
15 (1.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)254-7964
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	805
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mokapu Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	127
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	80
Grade 6	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mokapu Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	402	49.9%
Male	403	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)