Leihoku Elementary School

756 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Leihoku Elementary School, located in Waianae, Hawaii, serves the local community as a public school under the Hawaii State Department of Education. Situated along the leeward coast of Oahu, the school plays a vital role in the Waianae complex, providing primary education to students from kindergarten through grade six. The school environment is shaped by the unique cultural and geographic landscape of the Waianae community, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of local identity.

The school is recognized for its efforts to support the diverse needs of its student body through various academic programs and student services. By fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Leihoku Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement and lifelong learning. As part of the public school system, it focuses on preparing students for middle school transitions while grounding them in a supportive community setting.

756

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leihoku Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	207
Black	2
Asian	49
Two or More	93
Pacific Islander	381

Pacific Islander
381 (50.4%)
Hispanic
207 (27.4%)
Two or More
93 (12.3%)
Asian
49 (6.5%)
White
24 (3.2%)
Black
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)697-7100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 15

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leihoku Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	106
Grade 6	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leihoku Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	360	47.6%
Male	396	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)