Kapolei Elementary School

673 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kapolei Elementary School, located in the heart of Kapolei, Hawaii, serves as a central hub for the growing community in the Ewa Plain. As a public institution within the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with character development. It serves a diverse student population, reflecting the multi-cultural identity of the Kapolei region, and places a strong emphasis on preparing students to be responsible, lifelong learners.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to integrating modern educational practices with community values. Beyond its core curriculum, Kapolei Elementary provides various programs designed to support student growth, including opportunities for extracurricular engagement and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, the school strives to provide a stable and encouraging foundation for its students as they transition toward middle school and beyond.

673

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kapolei Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	126
Black	3
Asian	140
Two or More	166
Pacific Islander	220

Pacific Islander
220 (32.7%)
Two or More
166 (24.7%)
Asian
140 (20.8%)
Hispanic
126 (18.7%)
White
18 (2.7%)
Black
3 (0.4%)

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)693-7000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 33

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kapolei Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kapolei Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	324	48.1%
Male	349	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)