Linapuni Elementary School

121 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Linapuni Elementary School, located in the Kalihi Valley area of Honolulu, Hawaii, is a public school that serves a diverse student body, primarily focusing on students from pre-kindergarten through second grade. As a primary school, it emphasizes foundational learning and early childhood development within a supportive, community-centered environment. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a safe and nurturing atmosphere that caters to the specific developmental needs of its young learners, many of whom come from families in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

The school operates with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, often utilizing programs tailored to help students transition successfully into higher elementary grades. Being situated in a dense urban setting, Linapuni Elementary plays a vital role in its local community, often acting as a hub for family engagement and early education advocacy. Its curriculum and activities are designed to build a strong educational baseline, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills and confidence to thrive as they progress through their academic careers.

121

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linapuni Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	5
Asian	2
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	103

Pacific Islander
103 (85.1%)
Two or More
9 (7.4%)
Hispanic
5 (4.1%)
White
2 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (1.7%)

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)832-3303
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 8

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Linapuni Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Linapuni Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	54	44.6%
Male	67	55.4%

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