Kalihi Waena Elementary School

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kalihi Waena Elementary School, located in the historic Kalihi district of Honolulu, serves a diverse student body within a community known for its strong cultural roots and immigrant history. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development for its pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students. With a focus on inclusive education, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character building, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The campus reflects the vibrant, multi-ethnic atmosphere of the surrounding Kalihi area, often collaborating with local community organizations to provide enrichment opportunities for its students. By integrating 21st-century learning tools with traditional teaching methods, Kalihi Waena aims to bridge academic gaps and support the individual needs of its learners. The school culture is centered on a sense of "ohana" (family), encouraging active parental involvement and fostering a supportive network that helps students navigate both their academic challenges and personal development.

432

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	15
Asian	180
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	192

Pacific Islander
192 (44.4%)
Asian
180 (41.7%)
Two or More
45 (10.4%)
Hispanic
15 (3.5%)

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)832-3210
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 5

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	47%
Male	229	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)