Manoa Elementary School

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manoa Elementary School, located in the historic Manoa Valley of Honolulu, is a well-regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential community and is known for maintaining a nurturing, neighborhood-focused atmosphere. It benefits from its proximity to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, which often results in a diverse student body and a community that places a high value on academic achievement and enrichment.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a balanced education that emphasizes both core academic standards and the development of the "whole child." Manoa Elementary often highlights programs that encourage student engagement, such as science and arts initiatives, and it leverages its unique location to foster a connection with the local environment. With its long-standing history in the valley, the school remains a pillar of the Manoa community, consistently striving to provide a safe, supportive, and intellectually stimulating environment for its students.

518

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manoa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	58
Black	2
Asian	209
Two or More	193
Pacific Islander	33

Asian
209 (40.3%)
Two or More
193 (37.3%)
Hispanic
58 (11.2%)
Pacific Islander
33 (6.4%)
White
23 (4.4%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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)988-1868
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Manoa Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Manoa Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	51.5%
Male	251	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)