Sunset Beach Elementary School

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sunset Beach Elementary School, located on the historic North Shore of Oahu in Haleiwa, Hawaii, is a public school that serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Nestled in a community renowned for its world-famous surf breaks and rural charm, the school reflects the unique cultural and environmental landscape of the North Shore. It is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education and emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a strong sense of community among its students, faculty, and local families.

The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit campus environment, which allows for personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere. Beyond traditional academics, Sunset Beach Elementary often incorporates the natural beauty of its coastal surroundings into its culture, promoting values such as stewardship and respect for the local environment. By blending rigorous educational standards with the distinct "aloha spirit" of the North Shore, the school strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to be thoughtful, engaged members of the Hawaii community.

359

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Beach Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	56
Asian	8
Two or More	85
Pacific Islander	37

White
173 (48.2%)
Two or More
85 (23.7%)
Hispanic
56 (15.6%)
Pacific Islander
37 (10.3%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)

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)638-8777
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 4

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 56