Kapaa Elementary School

844 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kapaa Elementary School, located on the island of Kauai, serves as a central hub for the local community in the town of Kapaa. As a public institution under the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with the unique cultural values of Hawaii. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing the development of foundational skills while encouraging students to grow into responsible, lifelong learners.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kapaa Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from the close-knit, supportive atmosphere characteristic of Kauai. The school strives to implement various programs that promote personal growth, social-emotional well-being, and a connection to the natural environment. By working closely with families and community partners, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to the island and the wider world.

844

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kapaa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	210
Black	2
Asian	83
Two or More	229
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	244

Pacific Islander
244 (28.9%)
Two or More
229 (27.1%)
Hispanic
210 (24.9%)
Asian
83 (9.8%)
White
74 (8.8%)
Black
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)821-4424
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 13

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 154