WAIAHOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Waiahole Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Kaneohe, HI with about 84 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 8 teachers, Waiahole Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Waiahole Elementary School, located in the lush, rural setting of Waiahole Valley in Kaneohe, Hawaii, serves as a small, community-centered public school. Known for its intimate environment, the school emphasizes a close-knit relationship between students, staff, and the surrounding neighborhood. Its location in a historic agricultural valley provides unique opportunities for place-based learning, often integrating the natural landscape and local Hawaiian culture into the daily educational experience.

Academically, Waiahole Elementary focuses on providing a nurturing environment that supports the social-emotional and intellectual development of its students. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school strives to meet state standards while maintaining a focus on the values of the local community. The school is frequently highlighted for its dedication to sustainability and stewardship, fostering a sense of responsibility in its students toward their environment and their heritage.

For more information, contact Waiahole Elementary School at (808) 239-3111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.