Mokapu Elementary School

883 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

883

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mokapu Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	283
Black	39
Asian	24
Two or More	76
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

White
451 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
283 (32.0 %)
Two or More
76 (8.6 %)
Black
39 (4.4 %)
Asian
24 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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)254-7964
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	883
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 37

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 112

Grade 6 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mokapu Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	135
Grade 1	140
Grade 2	126
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	123
Grade 5	112
Grade 6	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mokapu Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	418	47.3%
Male	465	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)