Kahaluu Elementary School

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kahalu?u Elementary School is a public school located in the lush, rural community of Kaneohe on the windward side of O?ahu. Serving a student population primarily from the local surrounding area, the school is deeply rooted in the traditions and values of the Kahalu?u valley. The campus environment is known for its tranquil, scenic setting, which reflects the community's strong connection to the land and the preservation of Hawaiian culture and history.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As a smaller community school, Kahalu?u Elementary often fosters close relationships between staff, families, and students, creating a tight-knit "ohana" atmosphere. By integrating place-based learning and community involvement into its culture, the school strives to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become responsible, culturally aware citizens within the Hawaiian community.

249

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kahaluu Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	80
Black	1
Asian	12
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	98

Pacific Islander
98 (39.4%)
Hispanic
80 (32.1%)
Two or More
51 (20.5%)
Asian
12 (4.8%)
White
7 (2.8%)
Black
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)239-3101
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 8

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kahaluu Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kahaluu Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	118	47.4%
Male	131	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)