Nanakuli Elementary School

384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Nanakuli Elementary School, located in Waianae, Hawaii, serves a diverse student population on the leeward coast of Oahu. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the Nanakuli community, a region with a strong cultural heritage and a commitment to preserving Hawaiian traditions. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth while honoring the unique identity and history of its students and their families.

The school places a significant focus on holistic development, integrating literacy, mathematics, and science with social-emotional learning to prepare students for success in the 21st century. Because of its location in a tight-knit community, Nanakuli Elementary often prioritizes strong partnerships between parents, local leaders, and educators to address the specific needs of the student body. By emphasizing both rigorous academic standards and culturally responsive teaching, the school strives to empower its students to become confident, responsible citizens who contribute positively to their island community.

384

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nanakuli Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	70
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	268

Pacific Islander
268 (69.8%)
Hispanic
70 (18.2%)
Two or More
37 (9.6%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
White
3 (0.8%)
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)668-5813
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 11

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nanakuli Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nanakuli Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	44.5%
Male	213	55.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)