MOKAPU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mokapu Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Kailua, HI with about 881 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Mokapu Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mokapu Elementary School is a distinctive public school located directly within the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (KMCAS) in Kailua. Because of its unique geographic position, the school serves a student body composed almost entirely of children from military families. This setting fosters a tight-knit, resilient community that is deeply accustomed to the transient nature of military life, allowing the staff to specialize in supporting students through the unique challenges of deployments, frequent relocations, and the transition between different educational systems.
The school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a stable and nurturing environment that celebrates the specific experiences of military-connected children. By aligning its culture with the values of the surrounding Marine Corps community, Mokapu Elementary emphasizes character development and academic achievement while utilizing its location to integrate unique learning opportunities. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, it strives to maintain high academic standards while serving as a consistent pillar of support for families living on base.
For more information, contact Mokapu Elementary School at (808) 254-7964 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
1193 Mokapu Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7964
MOKAPU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Kailua, HI with about 881 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 881
- Teachers:
- 52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 881 students
- White
- 53.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.