POHAKEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pohakea Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Ewa Beach, HI with about 526 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Pohakea Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Pohakea Elementary School, located in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, serves a diverse community of students from preschool through grade six. Situated on Fort Weaver Road, the school functions as a core educational hub within the Leeward District of the Hawaii State Department of Education. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing the social and emotional skills necessary to become responsible, contributing members of their community.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of its unique student body. Beyond the classroom, Pohakea Elementary places a high value on building strong partnerships with families and the local Ewa Beach community. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on character education, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Pohakea Elementary School at (808) 689-1290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.