Makaha Elementary School

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Makaha Elementary School, located in the Wai?anae district on the west coast of O?ahu, serves a vibrant community deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture and tradition. Situated at 84-200 Ala Naauao Pl, the school is an integral part of the local neighborhood, providing a nurturing educational environment for students in the Wai?anae area. Its location is characterized by the natural beauty of the Leeward coast, and the school often emphasizes place-based learning that connects students to their immediate environment and the historical significance of the Makaha valley.

Academically, the school focuses on fostering both personal and intellectual growth, often integrating technology and modern pedagogical strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Makaha Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and character development, aiming to prepare students to be responsible and contributing members of the Wai?anae community and beyond. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive, family-oriented culture, the school strives to empower its students to succeed in an ever-changing world.

409

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Makaha Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	158
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	167

Pacific Islander
167 (40.8%)
Hispanic
158 (38.6%)
Two or More
55 (13.4%)
White
17 (4.2%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)695-7900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 55

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 66