Nanaikapono Elementary School

688 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Nanaikapono Elementary School is a public school located in the Nanakuli-Waianae complex area of Oahu, Hawaii. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the academic needs of its students while integrating cultural values and place-based learning, which reflects the unique heritage and identity of the Wai‘anae Coast.

Beyond core academics, Nanaikapono Elementary is committed to the holistic development of its students, often focusing on initiatives that promote social-emotional learning, student leadership, and community engagement. The school works closely with families and local organizations to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become confident, contributing members of their community.

688

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nanaikapono Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	150
Black	5
Asian	40
Two or More	89
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	393

Pacific Islander
393 (57.1%)
Hispanic
150 (21.8%)
Two or More
89 (12.9%)
Asian
40 (5.8%)
White
9 (1.3%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (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)668-5800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
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 13

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nanaikapono Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	96
Grade 6	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nanaikapono Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	46.4%
Male	369	53.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)