Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
25%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
11%
Hawaiian
89%
26%
Two or more races
3%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter's ranking?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is ranked #157 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter often compared to?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Kaunakakai Elementary School, Kilohana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter?
319 students attend Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter offer ?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter part of?
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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