Keonepoko Elementary School

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Keonepoko Elementary School is a public school located in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawaii. Serving a diverse student population in the Pahoa area, the school operates under the Hawaii State Department of Education. Its location in a rural, developing community means the school often plays a central role in the neighborhood, catering to families who reside in the surrounding residential subdivisions.

The school is known for navigating the unique challenges of the Puna region, including adapting to environmental factors and the fluctuating needs of a growing community. Academic programming typically focuses on core curriculum standards while striving to integrate Hawaiian culture and values into the daily learning experience. Like many schools in the state, Keonepoko emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages student growth, community involvement, and preparation for middle school transitions.

565

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keonepoko Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	200
Black	3
Asian	12
Two or More	98
Pacific Islander	200

Hispanic
200 (35.4%)
Pacific Islander
200 (35.4%)
Two or More
98 (17.3%)
White
52 (9.2%)
Asian
12 (2.1%)
Black
3 (0.5%)

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)965-2131
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 19

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 81