Kalihi Uka Elementary School

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kalihi Uka Elementary School is a public school located in the lush, upper reaches of Kalihi Valley in Honolulu, Hawaii. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a unique geographic setting that provides a serene, mountain-adjacent environment. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a nurturing atmosphere that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of personal character in its young student body.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive educational experience, often highlighting the importance of the "Kalihi Uka Ohana" (family). With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for middle school success by fostering a sense of curiosity and community responsibility. The campus location, nestled away from the bustle of urban Honolulu, contributes to a close-knit school culture where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong connection to both their peers and the surrounding neighborhood.

249

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalihi Uka Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	18
Asian	137
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	62

Asian
137 (55.0%)
Pacific Islander
62 (24.9%)
Two or More
31 (12.4%)
Hispanic
18 (7.2%)
White
1 (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)832-3310
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 2

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kalihi Uka Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kalihi Uka Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	124	49.8%
Male	125	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)