Wailuku Elementary School

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wailuku Elementary School, located at 355 S High St in the heart of Wailuku, Maui, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated in the historic government district of the island, the school plays a vital role in providing primary education to a diverse student body, fostering an environment that balances academic development with the unique cultural heritage of Hawaii. It is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, which oversees its curriculum and operational standards.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Wailuku community. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," often integrating local values and community engagement into the school culture. As a central hub for families in the area, Wailuku Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success in middle and high school while maintaining a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that reflects the spirit of the surrounding Maui community.

550

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wailuku Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	137
Asian	88
Two or More	103
Pacific Islander	202

Pacific Islander
202 (36.7%)
Hispanic
137 (24.9%)
Two or More
103 (18.7%)
Asian
88 (16.0%)
White
20 (3.6%)

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)984-5622
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 72

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 89