Heeia Elementary School

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Heeia Elementary School is a public school located in Kaneohe, Hawaii, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Situated in a lush, windward coastal community, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture and emphasizes a supportive learning environment. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that aligns with state standards while fostering student character, academic growth, and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to bridge traditional academic instruction with place-based learning, often utilizing the unique geography of the Windward side of Oahu to enrich the educational experience. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and collaboration between teachers, parents, and the broader community, Heeia Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of "ohana" (family) that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners prepared for their future academic endeavors.

358

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heeia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	99
Asian	29
Two or More	81
Pacific Islander	128

Pacific Islander
128 (35.8%)
Hispanic
99 (27.7%)
Two or More
81 (22.6%)
Asian
29 (8.1%)
White
21 (5.9%)

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)233-5677
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 43

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heeia Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heeia Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	45.5%
Male	195	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)