Moanalua Elementary School

661 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Moanalua Elementary School, located in the Salt Lake area of Honolulu, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between students, staff, and families. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible and engaged citizens in an evolving society.

Beyond academics, Moanalua Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school community often highlights its "Menehune" pride, promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and kindness throughout the campus. By offering various extracurricular activities and maintaining an active Parent-Teacher Association, the school creates a nurturing atmosphere that values the cultural diversity and unique spirit of Hawaii, ensuring that every student feels a sense of belonging while pursuing their educational goals.

661

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moanalua Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	80
Black	10
Asian	294
Two or More	176
Pacific Islander	42

Asian
294 (44.5%)
Two or More
176 (26.6%)
Hispanic
80 (12.1%)
White
59 (8.9%)
Pacific Islander
42 (6.4%)
Black
10 (1.5%)

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)831-7878
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 74

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Moanalua Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	96
Grade 6	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Moanalua Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	50.1%
Male	330	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)