Makalapa Elementary School

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Makalapa Elementary School, located in the Salt Lake neighborhood of Honolulu, serves a diverse student body as part of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Situated near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, the school maintains a strong connection to the local military community, providing a supportive and stable learning environment for both military-affiliated and local civilian families. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a welcoming culture that values community engagement and student well-being.

Academically, Makalapa Elementary focuses on developing foundational skills through a standards-based curriculum, often integrating technology and project-based learning to keep students actively engaged. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a holistic approach to education by offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to build character and social-emotional resilience. With its emphasis on inclusivity and high standards, the school serves as a vital educational hub for its suburban Honolulu neighborhood, committed to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

579

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Makalapa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	117
Black	45
Asian	136
Two or More	95
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	64

Asian
136 (23.5%)
White
121 (20.9%)
Hispanic
117 (20.2%)
Two or More
95 (16.4%)
Pacific Islander
64 (11.1%)
Black
45 (7.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)421-4110
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	122

* 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 16

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Makalapa Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	96
Grade 6	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Makalapa Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	48.4%
Male	299	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)