D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Kapaa Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4886 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI 96746
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in Hawaii
Growth
D
Students gain 0.63 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 11th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Hawaii schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
824
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%11/100Students gain 0.63 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 5th percentile in Hawaii (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Hawaii schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Hawaii. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−16 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency25% (−6 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Hawaii state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%32%reading -19 pts, math -11 pts19th percentile (list)
Asian27%22%reading -19 pts, math -14 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -12 pts, math -6 pts18th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4886 Kawaihau Rd
City Kapaa
ZIP Code 96746
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000084
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96746

Understanding the community around Kapaa Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,939
Per Capita Income $42,816
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%
High School or Higher 94.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $746,300
Median Rent $1,816
Owner-Occupied 68.5%
Renter-Occupied 31.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kapaa Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Two or More Races 30.0%
Pacific Islander 28.5%
Hispanic/Latino 22.2%
White 9.3%
Asian 9.6%
Black 0.1%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 824
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kapaa Elementary School?
Kapaa Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kapaa Elementary School?
Kapaa Elementary School has 824 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Kapaa Elementary School serve?
Kapaa Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kapaa Elementary School receive per student?
Kapaa Elementary School receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kapaa Elementary School in 96746 ▼
Avg Home Value
$958,375
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,473
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
31.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026