Keolu Elementary School

125 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Keolu Elementary School, located in the coastal community of Kailua on the island of O?ahu, serves a diverse student body as part of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Nestled in a quiet residential area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to connect with their local environment and the unique cultural heritage of Hawaii.

Beyond its core curriculum, Keolu Elementary is recognized for its commitment to supporting the "whole child" through inclusive practices and student-centered instruction. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to prepare students for middle school success. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the wider Kailua community, Keolu strives to create a nurturing campus culture that prioritizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development.

125

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keolu Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	40
Black	1
Asian	11
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	30

Hispanic
40 (32.0%)
Pacific Islander
30 (24.0%)
Two or More
29 (23.2%)
White
14 (11.2%)
Asian
11 (8.8%)
Black
1 (0.8%)

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)266-7818
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Keolu Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	22
Grade 1	18
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	16
Grade 4	21
Grade 5	11
Grade 6	10

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Keolu Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	63	50.4%
Male	62	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)