Koloa Elementary School

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Koloa Elementary School, located on the southern coast of Kauai, serves as a foundational educational institution for the historic Koloa community. Situated on Poipu Road, the school reflects the unique cultural blend of the island, balancing modern academic standards with a deep respect for Hawaii’s local traditions and environment. As a public institution, it provides a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on core subjects while fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere that emphasizes community involvement and student growth.

The school is well-regarded for its role in the Koloa community, often serving as a hub for local families. Its curriculum typically aligns with Hawaii State Department of Education standards, with an added emphasis on place-based learning that connects students to the rich history of Hawaii’s first sugar plantation town. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students, Koloa Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong connection to their island home.

355

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Koloa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	90
Black	1
Asian	34
Two or More	99
Pacific Islander	78

Two or More
99 (27.9%)
Hispanic
90 (25.4%)
Pacific Islander
78 (22.0%)
White
53 (14.9%)
Asian
34 (9.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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)742-8460
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 53

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 67