Kalihi Waena Elementary School vs. Kapalama Elementary School
Should you attend Kalihi Waena Elementary School or Kapalama Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kalihi Waena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Kapalama Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kalihi Waena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kapalama Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
453 students
510 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#81 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
9
Kindergarten Students
42
86
Grade 1 Students
49
90
Grade 2 Students
82
91
Grade 3 Students
72
66
Grade 4 Students
87
75
Grade 5 Students
115
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
43%
61%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
42%
11%
% Two or more races
11%
16%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
17%
