Kapunahala Elementary School is nestled in a tranquil cul de sac neighborhood of Kaneohe. The school serves families in Keapuka, Kapunahala, Hokulele, Castle Hills, and Ko'olau Village. Its population includes a diverse range of multi-ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds adding to the richness of its educational program. With its roots anchored in a stable, family-centered community, it continues to benefit from a spirited and collaborative relationship with its community. Staff, parents, and members of the community alike work in partnership toward continuous and ongoing school improvement.
Traditionally, Kapunahala Elementary School boldly embraces risktaking and embarks on innovative challenges. This school year was no different. The school's teaching staff journeyed through professional development activities centered on research-based practices in curriculum mapping. As the journey continues, articulation and review processes establish the means for designing vertical and horizontal consistency and integration across the grade levels.
As important, Kapunahala Elementary firmly commits to the development of the whole child. Arrays of curricular and extracurricular activities are provided as an integral part of the students' educational program. Among these our students have received award winning recognition for their participation in the Science Fair, Castle Speech Festival, Windward Physical Fitness Meet, the Fine and Performing Arts Program, the Video/Media/Technology Program, and the Junior Patrol Officers Program.
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City Kaneohe
Island Oahu
Zip 96744
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 6
Contact Person Debbie Nekomoto
Phone # 808 233-5650
Fax # 808 233-5651
Website http://www.k12.hi.us/~kapunaha
Number of Teachers 43
Number of Students 567
District Name Windward
Complex Area Name Castle-Kahuku
Complex Name Castle
School Code 315
School Name Short Kapunahala El
Military Impacted No
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Kapunahala Elementary School's Summary of Progress Report shows how teaching, learning and assessments are being based and aligned to Hawaii State Standards and Benchmarks. It summarizes progress made in accomplishing school improvement goals.
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Kapunahala Elementary School's Student Profile describes the school's Fall Enrollment, Number and Percent of students enrolled for the entire school year, Number and Percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch, Number and Percent of students in Special Education programs, Number and Percent of students with Limited English Proficiency and Percent of Kindergarteners who attended Preschool.
View School Year ›Kapunahala Elementary School's Ethnicity report focuses on giving the number and percent of students enrolled by race. It describes the population of the 13 common races as well as other foreign races usually enrolled in a school.
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Kapunahala Elementary School's Enrollment Statistics shows the no. of students enrolled in each year. Animated graph is used to easily determine how enrollment fluctuates every year.
Kapunahala Elementary School's facility report shows total number and shortage of classrooms if any. It also shows comprehensive condition of the facilities like building exterior, building interior, grounds, sanitation etc. through its Inspection rating.
School Facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
For each category:
1 = Unacceptable; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Very Good
For Total:
6-8 = Unacceptable;
9-15 = Satisfactory;
16-18 = Very Good
School facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
Kapunahala Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Kapunahala Elementary School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›Kapunahala Elementary School's Suspension report shows the number of students being suspended. Offenses are categorized into "Class" depending on the nature of violation committed. Class - D, for light violation and Class - A for grave offense.
View School Year ›Examples of class of suspension:
Class A: Burglary, robbery, sale of dangerous drugs
Class B: Disorderly conduct, trespassing
Class C: Class cutting, insubordination, smoking
Class D: Contraband (e.g. possession of tobacco)
Kapunahala Elementary School's Certified Staff report includes Teaching Staff, Professional Teacher Credentials, Students per Teaching Staff and Administrative and Student Services Staff. It gives details on teacher headcount, teacher in regular and special instruction, no. of teachers serving the school for more than 5 years, no. of fully licensed teachers, librarians and counsellors.
View School Year ›Kapunahala Elementary School's Test scores covers Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) and SAT9/TerraNova. Scores are given based on the grade level and the no. of students tested in a given year.
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