Pukalani Elementary School

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pukalani Elementary School, located in the upcountry region of Maui, Hawaii, serves a diverse community of students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated on the slopes of Haleakala, the school is deeply integrated into the local Pukalani area, often acting as a hub for families living in the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the unique cultural values and traditions of Hawaii, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Pukalani Elementary is known for its focus on character development and community engagement. The school typically leverages its island setting to incorporate place-based learning, encouraging students to develop a connection to the environment and their local heritage. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to foster a collaborative atmosphere where parental involvement and extracurricular participation are encouraged, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.

455

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pukalani Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	96
Asian	48
Two or More	144
Pacific Islander	116

Two or More
144 (31.6%)
Pacific Islander
116 (25.5%)
Hispanic
96 (21.1%)
White
51 (11.2%)
Asian
48 (10.5%)

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)573-8760
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 13

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 87