Kalihi Elementary School

183 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kalihi Elementary School, located in the historic Kalihi Valley of Honolulu, serves a diverse student body as a public institution within the Hawaii State Department of Education. Situated at 2471 Kula Kolea Drive, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding community and is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the state’s rigorous standards while celebrating the rich cultural heritage and unique local identity of the Kalihi area.

Beyond the classroom, Kalihi Elementary prioritizes building strong partnerships with families and local organizations to enrich the student experience. The school frequently engages in programs that focus on inclusivity, community service, and student leadership, aiming to prepare its learners for success in middle school and beyond. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive, develop essential life skills, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning.

183

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalihi Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	26
Asian	39
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	99

Pacific Islander
99 (54.1%)
Asian
39 (21.3%)
Hispanic
26 (14.2%)
Two or More
16 (8.7%)
White
3 (1.6%)

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)832-3177
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 7

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kalihi Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kalihi Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	93	50.8%
Male	90	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)