Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School, located in Hilo, Hawai?i, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, catering to students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named in honor of Queen Kapi?olani, the school emphasizes a curriculum rooted in academic excellence while integrating the unique cultural heritage and values of the island. It fosters a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff focus on the holistic development of students, encouraging both intellectual growth and character building.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and place-based learning. By leveraging its location in Hilo, the school provides students with opportunities to connect with their environment and local history. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusive education, Chiefess Kapiolani strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while nurturing a sense of pride and responsibility toward their community.

375

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	99
Asian	36
Two or More	89
Pacific Islander	141

Pacific Islander
141 (37.6 %)
Hispanic
99 (26.4 %)
Two or More
89 (23.7 %)
Asian
36 (9.6 %)
White
10 (2.7 %)

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)974-4160
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 8

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	43.2%
Male	213	56.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS

Hawaii Department of Education

Charter School 460 Students

16-120 Opukahaia St
Keaau, HI 96749 (8.1 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th