Hawaiian Elementary

12350 E. 226th St.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

www.hawaiianes.us

293 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hawaiian Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Hawaiian Gardens, California, and serves as part of the ABC Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and the cultivation of essential learning skills. As a neighborhood institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, often focusing on inclusive practices and student engagement to foster a supportive learning environment.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school, balancing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. Because it is located within the ABC Unified School District—a district frequently recognized for its high academic standards and student performance—Hawaiian Elementary benefits from robust district-wide resources, curriculum alignment, and a commitment to preparing diverse student populations for future educational and professional challenges.

293

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawaiian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	171
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	115
American Indian	1

Hispanic
171 (58.4 %)
Two or More
115 (39.2 %)
White
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7865
Website:	http://www.hawaiianes.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 47