Kapalama Elementary School

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kapalama Elementary School, located in the Kalihi-Palama district of Honolulu, is a public school serving a diverse student body from preschool through fifth grade. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on core academic standards while emphasizing character development and the unique historical context of its neighborhood, which is situated near the historic Kapalama area.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to bridge traditional academic instruction with modern educational practices, often utilizing its central Honolulu location to offer students a variety of enrichment opportunities. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and student well-being, Kapalama Elementary fosters a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and the surrounding community. By focusing on both literacy and numeracy alongside social-emotional learning, the school strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

518

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kapalama Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	55
Asian	321
Two or More	81
Pacific Islander	58

Asian
321 (62.0 %)
Two or More
81 (15.6 %)
Pacific Islander
58 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
55 (10.6 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)

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)832-3290
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 7

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kapalama Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kapalama Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	48.6%
Male	266	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)