Konawaena Elementary School

505 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Konawaena Elementary School, located in the historic coffee-growing region of Kealakekua on the Big Island of Hawaii, serves a diverse student body as part of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Situated in a rural community with deep agricultural roots, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families collaborate to support student success. The campus reflects the unique cultural landscape of South Kona, emphasizing place-based learning and the integration of local values into the daily curriculum.

Academically, Konawaena Elementary focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle and high school while maintaining a strong emphasis on core subjects and character development. The school utilizes various programs to improve literacy and numeracy, often leveraging its beautiful, historic setting to provide hands-on learning experiences. By balancing traditional instruction with a focus on community spirit and local traditions, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are connected to their heritage and prepared for the opportunities of the future.

505

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Konawaena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	172
Black	1
Asian	40
Two or More	106
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	136

Hispanic
172 (34.1%)
Pacific Islander
136 (26.9%)
Two or More
106 (21.0%)
White
49 (9.7%)
Asian
40 (7.9%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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)323-4555
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 15

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 96