BLANCHE POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Blanche Pope Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Waimanalo, HI with about 246 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Blanche Pope Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blanche Pope Elementary School, located in the coastal community of Waimanalo, Hawaii, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local Windward O‘ahu district. Named in honor of a dedicated educator who served the Waimanalo community for many years, the school is deeply integrated into its rural surroundings. It provides a comprehensive elementary curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while striving to incorporate the cultural values and unique history of the Waimanalo ahupua‘a (land division) into its daily learning environment.

The school is known for fostering a supportive, tight-knit community atmosphere that reflects the "ohana" (family) spirit of the surrounding area. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Blanche Pope offers various programs aimed at holistic student development, including opportunities for social-emotional growth and extracurricular engagement. By balancing standard educational benchmarks with the specific needs of its diverse student body, the school remains a focal point for families in Waimanalo, dedicated to preparing students for their future transitions to intermediate and high school.

For more information, contact Blanche Pope Elementary School at (808) 259-0450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.