Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School

477 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School, located on Kinau Street in Honolulu, is a public school serving a diverse urban population in the heart of the city. Named after Queen Ka?ahumanu, the influential wife of King Kamehameha I, the school carries a rich historical legacy and maintains strong ties to the cultural heritage of Hawaii. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, offering a foundational educational experience within the Hawaii State Department of Education system.

The school is well-known for its welcoming community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment for a multi-ethnic student body. Beyond standard core academics, the school emphasizes character development and cultural enrichment, often integrating local Hawaiian values into its curriculum. Its central location makes it a vital hub for neighborhood families, and it continuously strives to balance traditional teaching methods with modern educational strategies to prepare its students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

477

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	48
Black	1
Asian	157
Two or More	74
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	179

Pacific Islander
179 (37.5%)
Asian
157 (32.9%)
Two or More
74 (15.5%)
Hispanic
48 (10.1%)
White
16 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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)587-4414
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 14

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	48%
Male	248	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)