Kapalama Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 · Hawaii Department of Education
#88 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#19592 of 50,301 nationally
About Kapalama Elementary School
Kapalama Elementary School is a public elementary located in Honolulu, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 476 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 88th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 476.
There are 74 schools in Honolulu; Kapalama Elementary School ranks 43rd of 71 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kapalama Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kapalama Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,094 students · 603 m away
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students · 694 m away
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students · 886 m away
Linapuni Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
121 students · 960 m away
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students · 981 m away
Kaewai Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students · 1.1 km away
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students · 1.2 km away
Lanakila Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 1.2 km away
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students · 1.3 km away
Kulia Academy
Honolulu · Charter middle · Grades 6–6
98 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
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477 students
Hahaione Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Waimea Elementary School
Kamuela · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
Kipapa Elementary School
Mililani · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Mountain View Elementary School
Mountain View · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Aikahi Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
485 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kapalama Elementary School a good school?
Kapalama Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 58.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #88 of 182 in Hawaii. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kapalama Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kapalama Elementary School ranks #88 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #19592 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kapalama Elementary School?
Kapalama Elementary School had 476 students in 2025.
Is Kapalama Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kapalama Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kapalama Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kapalama Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.