Kaumana Elementary School

238 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kaumana Elementary School, located in Hilo on the island of Hawaii, serves students from kindergarten through grade 5. Situated along the scenic Kaumana Drive, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a nurturing, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school follows state standards while incorporating the unique cultural values and spirit of the Big Island into its daily curriculum.

Beyond core academics, Kaumana Elementary is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive school climate. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families, encouraging parent involvement to help students succeed. With a focus on preparing children for middle school and beyond, the school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body, ensuring that every child is supported in a safe and inclusive educational setting.

238

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaumana Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	90
Asian	12
Two or More	78
Pacific Islander	41

Hispanic
90 (37.8%)
Two or More
78 (32.8%)
Pacific Islander
41 (17.2%)
White
17 (7.1%)
Asian
12 (5.0%)

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)974-4190
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kaumana Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kaumana Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	55%
Male	107	45%

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th