Kaewai Elementary School

1929 Kamehameha IV Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819

257 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Kaewai Elementary School**, located in the Kalihi Valley area of Honolulu, Hawaii, serves a diverse student population from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, placing a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating the unique cultural values of Hawaii, encouraging students to develop both academic proficiency and a sense of responsibility toward their peers and their island home.

Beyond its core academics, Kaewai Elementary is known for its commitment to holistic development, often providing various extracurricular programs and community engagement initiatives that help bridge the gap between home and school life. With its location on Kamehameha IV Road, the school acts as a vital educational hub for the surrounding families. By promoting a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and lifelong learning, Kaewai strives to prepare its students to be successful, contributing members of the broader Honolulu community.

257

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaewai Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	14
Asian	69
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	149

Pacific Islander
149 (58.0%)
Asian
69 (26.8%)
Two or More
24 (9.3%)
Hispanic
14 (5.4%)
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)832-3500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 36

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kaewai Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kaewai Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	49.4%
Male	130	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)